When I open certain Word files on my new XP system I get a message that the file is already in use by me, with the question whether I want to make a copy. What is this about?
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Fundamentally it suggests that you find and delete all
*.tmp, ~*.do?, and ~*.wbk
files. These temporary files can appear anywhere a document is stored, so search all your storage areas including networked locations. If there are still problems, try renaming /deleting Normal.dot
In Windows Explorer go to Tools>Folder Options On the View tab remove the check from Hide extensions of known file types. You might also have to choose to show hidden files.
It will because you need convert your files (they old and don't have any usergroup. Better variant it to do next: 1) save you first opened world file into new with exension RTF 2) save after it your new RTF file into new made world DOC file. In that case - information will be saved and new user right will attached to your new DOC.
Also you can try to set new right manualy into old file - but it is not always good. I don't know clearly why. Sincerely, LukCAD
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