After the file lock expires in OneNote 2003, the shared sections remain as read-only text (828619)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office OneNote 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you open a OneNote section from a network shared folder or a volume in Microsoft Office OneNote 2003, the OneNote section remains read-only to other users, even though the file lock has expired for this One Note section in your copy of OneNote 2003.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you have the Input Method Editor (IME) running in OneNote 2003.

WORKAROUND

Use one of the following methods to work around this problem:
  • Turn off IME and do not use OneNote 2003 until your file lock time expires. The default file lock time is five minutes.
  • Quit OneNote 2003.
  • Close the shared section.
  • Click another section tab in OneNote 2003.
  • Click Navigate to parent folder in your notes and then wait 90 seconds for the file lock to drop.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbpending kbBug KB828619 kbAudEndUser
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