Windows 10: Having issues with a shared Excel file getting locked.

I have an issue where there is an excel sheet that keeps getting locked. I've forced closed it through computer management and reboot the server and all workstations that access to that file. It's happening on multiple workstations and with different users. I've also saved a copy and renamed it and then tried to edit and save and I get the same error that it's locked. I've check the permissions and made sure everyone has full access. It seems to be some sort of process or service that keeps locking this file. I was able to open it once make changes and save it. Then opened it again and it show

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Sharing an Excel file

I want to share an Excel file on my network: I right click on the file and look for Give access to. Not in the list. So, I click on Properties. No Sharing tab to be found. The same thing happens with any Excel file that I try.

I have Office 2017.

What's happening?

 

Excel files opening in chrome

EXCEL files saved in SHARED SERVER open in Chrome by default. When I try to select what they should open in, EXCEL is not listed as an option.

HOWEVER, EXCEL files saved in PC Open to EXCEL Correctly and listed as EXCEL files as well.

Why are the Shared server EXCEL files opening only in chrome?

I have checked all the default program and Excel is listed in the system but not as an option when I try to open EXCEL files from Shared server.

Please help. This is a new computer, just finished setting up, Office 365 has been a nightmare all day.

 

View Windows lock file on Excel

Hello,

To better assist you with the issue, please answer these questions.

• What version of Excel are you using?
• What is the exact error message you're receiving?

We suggest that you use
Excel Online if you have a group that is trying to collaborate in one Excel file.

We look forward to your update.