Word 2003 read-only recommended not honoured by Word 2010

we in process of moving users office 2003 office 2010.  our word documents flagged read-only recommended when these documents opened word 2010, in ro mode, still lock file meaning user cannot make changes document.  ro copy closed editing allowed.  these .doc files.  as a test saved same document a .docx file , file locking worked should, i.e. user edit document although else had open read-only (this have expected, of course).

is there work around word 2003 our documents not changed .docx months come, causing real issues as many users modify or refer same document @ time.

kind regards,

stewart

 

hi

 

thank using microsoft office professionals forums.

 

from description, can start word in safe mode

1. click start.
2. in start search box, type following text, , press enter:
   winword.exe /safe

 

if above works, can follow kb article method troubleshoot if helps:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/921541

 

please take time try suggestions , let me know results @ earliest convenience. if unclear or if there can you, please feel free let me know.

 

best regards, 

 

william zhou

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