Issue opening workbook, need assistance.

[pujo]

Hey guys,
I have made a small workbook tracking vacation data.
But when I try to open it, I get the message that it is already open by me, and I can only open in read only. This is not a shared file, so something crazy is going on here.

Anyone know what I can do to open this file? I have tried restarting my computer, and still the same message.

 

[VoG]

You may have a copy saved in your XLSTART folder. See if this helps http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826922

 

[pujo]

I looked, but all that was there is my personal.xls that holds my quick macros.

Any other ideas?

Thanks for the quick reply................
PuJo

 

[VoG]

Did you look in the Alternate startup folder?

 

[pujo]

Yes, I did.
Nothing there.

 

[VoG]

Very strange

Try starting Excel in safe mode (see above link). Does the same problem occur when you try to open the file?

 

[pujo]

Yes, still says Vacation.exs locked for editing by me....
But only this file, not others. I am confused!

 

[VoG]

So am I but you are not alone http://www.mrexcel.com/forum/showthread.php?t=322936

Let me do some more digging whilst you try the suggestions in that thread.l

 

[VoG]

Maybe this http://www.techimo.com/forum/applications-operating-systems/22638-excel-xp.html

 

[pujo]

INDEXING SERVICES HAD IT LOCKED UP!!

Thanks VOG..
As we say here in da south.
You Da Man!