Problem
When accessing Microsoft Office type files from a CTERA Edge Filer over the network, you can receive a message that the file is locked by another user.
Cause
The message could be the result of:
- Windows Search Indexing of network shares
- Preview Pane
- Details Pane
Solution
The solution is dependent on the cause.
- If the cause was Windows Search Indexing, disable Windows Search Indexing.
- If the cause was the Preview Pane, disable it.
- If the cause was the Details Pane, disable it.
Related Articles
For more information, refer to:
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/the_microsoft_excel_support_team_blog/2012/05/14/the-definitive-locked-file-post-updated-772014/