Locked for editing

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Sometimes when I open Excel after it shut down unexpectedly I get the
message: "File in use. Insert visio button.xls is locked for editing". I can
only open my files read only. I have the shutdown my system completely to get
access to the files again. Does anyone know why this happens and how to solve
it?

Regards,
Lupe
 
Lupe, you should first resolve why Excel is crashing on you. Is it one file
or lots that crash it?
You can do Excel troubleshooting:
http://www.officearticles.com/excel/troubleshooting_microsoft_excel.htm
And/Or you can clean up your hard drive:
http://www.officearticles.com/misc/how_to_clean_up_your_hard_drive.htm
Meanwhile, however, it sounds like the Visio file in your Excel startup
folder is remaining in use. Perhaps Excel isn't closing at all? After it
shuts down, hit Ctrl+Alt+Del and go to the processes tab. Is Excel still
there? End task on it and you shouldn't have the problem.
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Hope it helps!
Anne Troy
www.OfficeArticles.com
 

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