Have you ever encountered a locked file on Windows? Windows will usually lock some files that are being used by other programs. Or there might be another reason that you are getting this message ...

If a file has been blocked, it could be that Windows considers it to be unsafe. Nevertheless, if you are sure that it is safe and want to still open it, here are some suggestions you can try: Run the ...

Anti-virus programs typically work by identifying infected files and placing them in "quarantine," which blocks access to and from the file. This is the case with Norton Antivirus: you purchase a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Microsoft Corp. changed course on an update to Office 2003 that blocked certain older file types from opening, after receiving a flurry ...