GnuCash could not obtain the lock for file

Cam Ellison cam at ellisonpsychology.ca
Sun Sep 11 14:12:49 EDT 2011


On 11-09-11 08:25 AM, George Cummings wrote:
> I am having issues with GNUCash.  When I open the program I get this
> message: "GnuCash could not obtain the lock for file"  And I pass through
> this message (even though the program suggests I don't).  The result is the
> RECONCILE function opens but will not allow any data entry on the
> RECONCILIATION INFORMATION window.  Also, I cannot run the file repair
> functions.  Are my file toast?  If so, can I export the data and import into
> a new file system?  Please help . . . I really like this program.
>
It looks as though you shut the machine down with a reconciliation 
window open.  Have you tried opening an earlier copy of the file?

Cheers

Cam


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