Locked

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Steve_Kilcoin
Jan 30, 2007
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Getting error message:

Could not initialize photoshop because the file is locked. Use the ‘properties’ command in the windows explorer to unlock the file. I am using Windows Vista 64 bit.
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Ed_Hannigan
Jan 31, 2007
Here’s an idea: right click on the file and use the ‘properties’ command in the windows explorer to unlock the file.
SK
Steve_Kilcoin
Jan 31, 2007
Thanks but there is no unlock in the properties……..
KV
Klaas Visser
Jan 31, 2007
Perhaps it’s set to Read Only in the file properties?
DM
Don_McCahill
Jan 31, 2007
Can you make a copy of the file, and open that.

(Also, try restarting the computer, then opening the file.)
RK
Rob_Keijzer
Jan 31, 2007
Steve,

Have you restored something off a CD-R lately?

Files that come from that media are Read Only by definition.

Rob
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Ed_Hannigan
Jan 31, 2007
Read Only means Locked.
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Bob Levine
Jan 31, 2007
You do realize that PS is not officially supported under Vista, right? Add to that the fact that you’re using the 64 bit version and you might be looking at some problems.

There’s a knowlege base article on Photoshop with WinXP 64. Look around for it. It may help.

BTW, you haven’t even told us what version of Photoshop you’re using or how you installed Vista.

Bob
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Ed_Hannigan
Jan 31, 2007
In general I would NOT trust a brand new Microsoft OS with an application as critical as Photoshop. Especially if I was using it to make a living.

My opinion only.
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dave_milbut
Jan 31, 2007
my guess (since everyone’s guessing) is that the locked file is the preferences file.
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LenHewitt
Jan 31, 2007
My guess is a permissions problem…
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Art Campbell
Jan 31, 2007
Might want to look at it with Unlocker…
<http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/>

The price is right.

Art
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dave_milbut
Jan 31, 2007
My guess is a permissions problem…

well ya, especially as vista is locked down tighter than a [insert humorously inappropiate location here].

probably permissions with the PREFRENCES. 🙂
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LenHewitt
Feb 1, 2007
Dave,

[insert humorously inappropiate location here]<<

A Hamster in handcuffs and leg chains? <g>
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roger_leale
Feb 1, 2007
Have you tried a right click on the icon and "Run as administrator"? It worked for me.

Roger
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dave_milbut
Feb 1, 2007
A Hamster in handcuffs and leg chains? <g>

that’s it exactly! : )
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PECourtejoie
Feb 1, 2007
What version of Photoshop? did you use PSICONS.dll?

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