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jimw
December 7th, 2004, 03:17 AM
When I open a file in MS Word the following message appears: "file is being used by (my name). Do you want to make a copy?" I click "cancel" or "X" and access the file.

All of the files were created using MS Office 97 Professional. Many of the files were created on a previous PC running under Windows 98SE. I am now running MS Office 97 on a newer generic PC which is a Pentium 4 (2.80 Ghz) with one GB RAM. The OS is Windows XP Professional with SP2. The newer PC is part of a four PC home network. The message is the same regardless. I would appreciate any help in resolving the underlying situation producing the message.

AnnMarie
December 7th, 2004, 08:02 AM
Hi Jim, try the fix here (http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=303556#post303556) but instead of excel.exe, substitute winword.exe

Good luck.

jimw
December 10th, 2004, 03:44 AM
AnnMarie:

Your solution worked and the problem is resolved. Again, thank you very much.

Jim

AnnMarie
December 10th, 2004, 06:02 AM
You are welcome Jim. :)