MP3 with lock symbol - what does that mean?

If you discover MP3 files with a lock symbol on your computer, you can usually not play these files. We will show you why and how you can solve the problem.

MP3 with lock symbol - that is behind it

• If an MP3 file has a small lock in the symbol, the file is blocked for certain owners. If you cannot play the file yourself, it will also be blocked for your account.
• Denied access usually occurs when the file is from another computer. In some cases, Windows accidentally denies access when errors occur in the system.
• If you want to access the MP3 file with the lock symbol, you must allow access under Windows. To do this, follow the instructions in the second paragraph.

In the next practical tip we will explain the difference between MP3 and MP4.