The file is currently checked out or locked for editing by another user in SharePoint. Could not initalize photshop because the file is locked.? Hi there - Recently I started getting this message on Photoshop CS3 "could not initalize photshop because the file is locked. I don't want to do that as I have already spent quite a long time organizing these pictures. Anyone else having had the same issue and having a solution to this? I still could not "Save As". Regards Please help!? I for the life of me cannot find. Use the ‘Get Info’ command in the Finder to unlock the file or change permissions on the file or enclosing folders. "? The fix above worked on both and both machines are up and running CS5. Program opens, I can use it, but when I quit it I get this message: Could not save preferences because the file is locked or you do no have the necessary privilieges. I have been hqving this issue on windows after I upgraded to internet explorer 10 and using outlook (hotmail.com) to attach images to an email. Both are running 10.6.3. For some reason, the owner of that folder was set to "System". Adobe should fix its installer. I have added no extensions or 32 bit plugins. 3) PS started loading and then stopped with the "file locked" msg. I have stored all my pictures on a NAS (Buffalo Link Station Duo). I work around it by closing the outlook browser tab (the email), so it lets go of the file, I can then save ontop of the file no problem, I then open outlook as needed. But the real solution is to use a properly formatted disk for the Library. Could not save Preferences because the file is locked, you do not have necessary access permissions, or another program is using the file. Use the 'Get Info' command in the Finder to ensure the file is unlocked and you have permission to access the file. I have this massage every time close ps cc Could not save Preferences because the file is locked, you do not have necessary access permissions, or another program is using the file. >Yes, many times. I could see if you always tried to launch PS, by dbl-clicking on the JPG in Windows Explorer, but not from your Desktop shortcut, or from the PS.exe file. This problem started when I was opening a locked jpg from a relative. The problem could be due to a third-party installer. I had to save the file under a new name. The life of an opportunistic lock includes three distinct time spans. Did you do a clean install of Snow Leopard or upgrade from Leopard? I haven't done anything new to my computer or installed anything new, I've been using CS5 successfully since this summer when I first installed it on this brand new computer. This thread is locked. If you will start at the Forums Index https://forums.adobe.com/welcome Can you help? Use the ‘Get Info’ command in the Finder to unlock the file or change permissions on the file or enclosing folders." Enable Mac Root User https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1156604 It looks ok, but if I look closer the quality is not that great. I have a MacBook Pro with OS X Version 10.9.5 and have all available updates for Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 5 and Bridge CS6. Both the word "Save" and the disk icon are greyed out. If the problem persists, save the document to a different file or duplicate it in the Finder.” Tried all fixes to no avail. Start PS and IMMEDIATELY hold down the shift ctrl alt keys. In some situations, you can use your mobile device to unlock the file and continue editing it. How do I make this option available? For the locked file, there is a freeware utility, Unlocker. | 'Yes' | 'No' Just go to Users\Library\Preferences\Adobe Photoshop CS5\ and change the  permissions on the folder. Use the "get info" command in the Finder to unlock or change permissions on the file or enclosing folders. Now after the upgrade is complete, I get this error message when I try to launch CS2:  Could not initialize photoshop because the file is locked. If you have locked the file yourself, it might be because the file is open on a different device, or the previous instance of the file didn't close properly. 8) no longer can bring up the "delete settings" window with the the Ctrl-Alt-Shft approach as it looks like it deleted the settings the 1st time. Hello geeks, sometimes it becomes a little tricky to delete a folder in SharePoint library. Technical: Windows XP 5.1, HP7680, Photoshop CS2, 2g ram, more than enough work drives. Mac users are not going to be satisfied with answer that says "it's so we can have the same user experience for Mac and Windows customers". Server Response to Open Requests on Locked Files. Yesterday out of nowhere it blacks out. The file might be locked because: The file is shared and another user is currently editing it. MacBookPro backs up via Time Machine and MacPro is not set to backup yet. Could not initialize photoshop, because the file name was not valid, Hello, my friend (not very good with computers) asked me to fix his Photoshop 8, because "it just stopped working one day". I clicked yes, like you said. 0.013 s. Could not save Preferences because the file is locked&quest. The Cloud forum is about the Cloud as a delivery & install process Can please anyone help me with this issue. When I go to to Workspaces/New in CS5 and when I quit , I get a message like this: "Could not save Preferences because the file is locked or you do not have the necessary access privileges. When I go to properties I do not find an area that says that the files are locked or that I need special permission. I get the error message "Could not save as *** because the file is already in use or was left open by another application." What on earth does it mean? ", Navigate to /Users/YOURUSERNAME/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop CS5 Settings. I'm using a brand new MBP 15" Core i7. :S With Windows Defender, the anti-ransomware can be activated or deactivated under the Windows Defender settings panel in Windows. 7) tried to open an old jpg with step 2 and same result (got file locked msg). cannot initialize Photoshop because the file is locked It says "Use the 'Properties' command in the Windows Explorer to unlock the file. Check if this could be the same for you, maybe you have some anti-ransomware protection installed. (see code below). The CS5 trial version was installed today, using the default installation options. I tried if other programs had the same problems but Adobe Fireworks works fine, InDesign and Illustrator works fine too. I have never encountered this 'insufficient privileges' problem with any of my other program installation, including CS3 and lately the Lightroom 3. Maybe Adobe needs to update the  installer or issue a patch.". I have closed everything on my desk top. Are you all on 10.6.3? Program opens, I can use it, but when I quit it I get this message: Could not save preferences because the file is locked or you do no have the necessary privilieges. Please please please somebody help. I pressed them in time and got the message to delete the settings. Just posting this info incase you are using email to attach files and then getting these permisssion problems. When you try to save a file in Adobe Photoshop CC and you receive a message saying the file could not be saved because the file is locked, you need to remove the lock to avoid losing the work you've already done on the image. -Noel, CS2/W8 - Could not initialize photoshop because the file is locked. thanks! (OS 5.8). "Could not complete your request because the file is locked or you do not have the necessary access privileges. Thanks. I added my user ID as the owner and applied the change to the contents of the folder and the problem went away. "Could not save as “file name” because the file is locked or you do not have the necessary access privileges. It is a context for learning fundamentals of computer programming within the context of the electronic arts. Be kind and respectful, give credit to the original source of content, and search for duplicates before posting. I'm getting this error message when I try to save my files and it is happening often enough that it bothers me. It has worked perfectly for me. :) never hurts to ask! Here it is… You will have to reset everything but it clears the problem away instantly. Program opens, I can use it, but when I quit it I get this message: Could not save preferences because the file is locked or you do no have the necessary privilieges. Highlight your user name and if the Make (user name) the owner is grayed out then you're already the owner.. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Any help? Thanks in advance, Jelmer ==== Creative Suite 3, I allready restarted my pc for 6 times I tried uninstalling the program and downloading it again and reinstalling, but nothing changed. HAve you tried resetting preferences? It all worked fine but since upgrading to iPhoto9 I do have the following problem: When opening iPhoto I receive a message that the library needs to be updated. Use the ‘Get Info’ command in the Finder to ensure the file is unlocked and you have permission to access the file. If the problem persists, save the document to a different file or duplicate it in the Finder." I went into Applications, right clicked on the CS5 icon, which brought up the "get Info" box. Works for me. You will be able to select a forum for the specific Adobe product(s) you use I have the problem where you get the Could not initialize Photoshop because the file is locked, where the solution was to fix the properties in the jpg. Say that the file is locked for editing my me. I have full read/write privileges to my computer and I could not find any file or folder, related to Adobe CS5, that is LOCKED. I tried plugging in his camera, usb flash disks, because I thought Photoshop may created scratch file or something in there - but it didnt work. Clkd on OK and PS closed. The message was something like "original file locked". Every time I launch Photoshop I have to reload third party extensions, and re-do preferences settings. have been saved and making a note of the Preferences You’ve changed) by pressing command-alt-shift on starting the program or starting from a new user-account. I tried a repair install, it didnt help, same error. 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