Microsoft packages locked for editing

Glenman

I have a problem with my new Dell laptop, it is probably a simple problem, I would appreciate some assistance.
All Microsoft documents are locked and can not be edited. I can’t even type in a newly created Microsoft Word document. Any ideas? Thanks.

aidan_walsh

Word suggestions from Microsoft

If you see the following message when you try to modify a document in Word 2000 or Word 2002: "The document is locked for editing by another user," Word previously might have shut down improperly while the file was still open.

The document also might be locked for editing if the original version of the document is already open, or if the document is shared over a network and another user opened it. This applies to Word 2000, 2002, and 2003.

Note If the Group similar taskbar buttons option is selected, the original version of the document might be open without your realizing it. Click the Word button on the Windows taskbar to see the names of all the Word documents that are open.

If you see this message at the bottom of the application window when you try to modify a document: "This modification is not allowed because the document is locked," the document is protected with an editing restriction of No changes (Read only) or Comments in Word 2003 (or a restriction of Comments in Word 2002 and Word 2000). The document author used the Protect Document features to restrict editing. Menu commands also might be unavailable, depending on the permissions that were granted to you by the document author.

Note When you open a document that is protected by Information Rights Management (IRM) in Word 2003, you might have permission to view the document but not to change it. When you open the document, the Shared Workspace task pane opens by default on the right side of the application window. In the task pane, click View My Permissions to see your permissions.

Is this happening with all your Office applications, or just Word? You shouldn't be AFAIK, but are you getting any queries about activating your copy of Microsoft Office?

Glenman

Thank you for your reply, yes one of your suggestions is my fault;

"If you see this message at the bottom of the application window when you try to modify a document: "This modification is not allowed because the document is locked," the document is protected with an editing restriction of No changes (Read only) or Comments in Word 2003 (or a restriction of Comments in Word 2002 and Word 2000). The document author used the Protect Document features to restrict editing. Menu commands also might be unavailable, depending on the permissions that were granted to you by the document author"

How would i overcome this?

All of my office products have been locked for editing!

irlrobins

you need to activate/register your copy of MS Office. If you don't do this within 30 days of using Office for the first time, it locks the docs until you do. Should be a link under the Office Program Group on start menu to register online.

aidan_walsh

irlrobins wrote:

you need to activate/register your copy of MS Office. If you don't do this within 30 days of using Office for the first time, it locks the docs until you do. Should be a link under the Office Program Group on start menu to register online.

The option should also be under the help menu in your Office programs.