Why are my files locked and I'm unable to edit them?

[Guest]

I'm using WindowsXP and for some reason every file that I've opened are
locked. Once I save and close, I can no longer edit these files. I can bring
them up but as soon as I try to tpye something the bottom says "This
modification is not allowed because this file is locked". I'm wondering how I
locked it in the first place and how to unlock. Thanks a bunch!

 

[Joseph Meehan]

I'm using WindowsXP and for some reason every file that I've opened
are locked. Once I save and close, I can no longer edit these files.
I can bring them up but as soon as I try to tpye something the bottom
says "This modification is not allowed because this file is locked".
I'm wondering how I locked it in the first place and how to unlock.
Thanks a bunch!

You did not save them on a CD did you?

Sorry. This is a newsgroup dedicated to questions about Access, the
database program in Office Professional. It appears your question may not
be related to these subjects. The Microsoft help system is not all that
clear and may have misdirected you here.

It is best to ask your questions in a newsgroup dedicated to the
subject of your question. You should find people better able to address
your problem there.

Note: It is always best to indicate the name and version of any
program(s) you may be using when asking a question and also indicate the
operating system (like Windows XP or 98) when you ask a question.