~ remove lock.dateiname.odt / # - Here's how

If you use OpenOffice or LibreOffice, files are often saved in the format ~ lock.dateiname.odt / #. This practical tip shows you how to remove the file in case of problems.

OpenOffice: Remove ~ lock.dateiname.odt / #

• A lock file is created with every ODT document that you open in OpenOffice. This always happens in the format ~ lock.dateiname.odt #. This prevents multiple people from working on a document at the same time.
• Especially when OpenOffice crashes, there can be problems with the lock file. In this case, you have to delete the lock file manually to reopen and edit the file.
• If you cannot delete the lock file, the document is more badly damaged. In this case, you should copy the content of the document and paste it into a new document.

~ lock.dateiname.odt / #: Remove files from OpenOffice

• The lock file can always be found in the same directory as the respective document. If you cannot delete the file in the usual way, first restart Windows.
• Moving the document can also help. Simply drag the document to another folder and try to delete the lock file again.
• If that doesn't work either, you have to remove the write protection of the file. Alternatively, you can help with some deletion tools.

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