I don't know if this will help, but, at the same time, hit the "ctrl shift esc" keys. Then when the window opens, click on the "Processes" tab. Find your open file. Highlight it, then click "End Process". Then you should be able to open the file. Paul -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 8:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] Open Files My computer tells me a file is "open and in use". Yet I can't find the file or I would close it. Help gene -------------------------------------- Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at [email protected] ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message