Microsoft KB Archive/64672

Works: “File Locked” Error During WPTOWP Conversion

PSS ID Number: Q64672 Article last modified on 05-01-1997

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= SUMMARY =

When using the File Convert option from within Microsoft Works version 2.00, the following error message will occur if a TMP environment variable exists and points to a directory that does not exist:

File Locked.

If WPTOWP.EXE is run outside of Works 2.00 at the DOS prompt with the same TMP scenario, the following error message will occur:

Error opening . Conversion shut down.

Note: It has been reported that the above error messages may also occur if the TMP environment variable is directed to a location on another drive.

WPTOWP can be ordered in the United States by contacting Microsoft End User Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400. If calling from outside the US, contact Microsoft International Customer Service at (425) 936-8661.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The WPTOWP.EXE program creates a temporary file during the conversion process. This temporary file is then placed in the directory specified by the TMP variable. Because the directory does not exist, an error results. To remedy the situation, the TMP variable must be redirected to a directory that does exist. This can be done at the DOS prompt by typing the following:

SET TMP=

Note that is a valid directory.

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