Could not obtain the lock

[moirag at web.net]

> Moira,
>
> Do you have similar problems with other files on that computer?  Do you
> check it for malware regularly?  It seems a little odd that you were able
> to place the file there without write permission unless you do have
> multiple users on that computer.  You may need to find an expert that is
> familiar with permissions issues.

Well, it is brand new, and well-protected, so I think malware is a remote
possibility.
I will try the USB thing.

> Another thing you could try is to put the GnuCash data file on a USB key
> and see if it can be opened , closed and saved.
>