Windows 10: Why is an empty text file opened in write mode?

Hello.I'm developing in a Windows 10 environment. I have a redirected drive that is in write mode.I created a new empty text file and opened it. I thought it wouldn't open, but it worked with Notepad! However, it wouldn't open in Visual Studio Code.I wrote some text, saved it, and closed the file. When I tried to open it again, it wouldn’t open in either program.What is the difference between how Notepad and Visual Studio Code open empty files?Is this a normal situation?Thank you.

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Visual basic text file nightmare

You didn't mention what application is doing the writing to the text file, but you will probably want to implement error checking in there when reading the file.
If the app doing the writing has an exclusive lock on the file that prevents any other app from accessing it for either reading or writing, your app will throw access denied exceptions when trying to open it for a read.

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"open with" and opening of files slow

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Since when are you facing this issue?
2. Have you made any changes on your computer, prior to this issue?

To fix issues with Word documents opening slowly, I suggest you to attach a different template to the document and check if that helps. Follow the below steps to attach a templates.

Steps:-

1. Open Word application.
2. Click on File and select Options.
3. Select Add-Ins from the list.
4. Under Manage Select Templates and click on
   Go.
5. In the pop up, type Normal in the Document template.
6. Click on Ok.

To fix issues with Adobe files opening slowly follow the below troubleshooting steps and check if that helps.

Steps:-

1. Open Adobe application.
2. Click on Edit.
3. Select Preferences option.
4. Tap on General.
5. Uncheck Enable protected mode at startup.

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

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