Excel 2013 - Locked file when trying to save

After a user opens an excel file from a personal network share (EMC/ISILON storage) and make changes to the file, the user get a FILE LOCKED BY <USER> (Same user that is currently editing the file).

We have also had issues where a user goes to open a file and it says it is currently in use by <USER> same user trying to open the file.

Couple of notes of interest:

  • These files are on personal network shares, only the 1 user has access to the files
  • We have had the user completely reboot their machine when they try to open a file and get the file is locked message - Same message
  • Does not happen with any other Office 2013 application

Are there any special "quick View" features in Excel 2013 or Windows 7 that may be locking the file?  I have seen reference to this in older versions of Windows, but nothing for Windows 7.

Thanks for the help.


  • Edited by TE2011 19 hours 49 minutes ago
January 29th, 2015 11:14am

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