View Windows lock file on Excel - Microsoft Community


cryptic subject line.  let me explain.  when open excel file in excel, windows creates small lock file same name has ~$ prepended on it.  see file uncheck hide system files in folder options.  in windows 7, win 10 - v1511 can open file in notepad , see user name has file open.  in win 10 v1607 no longer allows view file.  have used technique in excel , word vba addins let users know has network file open.  there setting or technique can use view file.

hello,

to better assist issue, please answer these questions.

  1. what version of excel using?
  2. what exact error message you're receiving?

we suggest use excel online if have group trying collaborate in 1 excel file.

we forward update.



Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC



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