Shared Excel file locked

> This has nothing to do with security in Vista. It is all related to the fact
> that the workbook is shared and currently locked open.
>
> See if this walkthrough helps:
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ex...035371033.aspx
>
>
> "Auntie Annie" wrote:
>

> > I send Excel files via email to multiple users. The Excel files are [shared]
> > so that I can use the excel "track changes" function when I get the files
> > back from my users.
> >
> > One of my users has just gotten a new computer with Vista, and she is unable
> > to save the file. Unfortunately, I don't have the specific message, but it is
> > something to the effect that the file is locked and she needs to remove the
> > [shared] function if she wants to save the file.
> >
> > I suspect that the problem has something to do with Vista security settings,
> > but since she is 400 miles away from me, I don't have any way to do hands on
> > tech support with her computer.
> >
> > Does anyone have any ideas on what the problem might be?
> >
> > Help! Auntie

> has Vista. (I have XP) She is using Excel 2000 and I am using Excel 2003.

> > Coincidentally, this is the first time I've worked with a user that I know
> > has Vista. (I have XP) She is using Excel 2000 and I am using Excel 2003.

>
> Does the file say "shared" on your computer? I think you need to "unshare"
> it. If you use the "Send to..." option in Excel it automatically shares the
> file. Try opening the file on your computer and unshare it (should be under
> the tools menu). Then save it and close Excel. Resend the file without
> sending from inside Excel.
>
> There are lots of troubleshooting docs on Office online about shared
> workbooks. If you can nail down the specific problem one of them is bound to
> help:
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ex...ared&av=ZXL110
>
> BTW, I do not believe Excel 2000 is supported on Vista.