file saved write protected won't open read only

[EngPM]

I have created a project file with resources only in order to use it as a
pool for several projects that will share resources from this file. I saved
it with write protection. Now it will not open read-only for anyone, not
even me.

I have tried this several times with the same results.

Is this a 2007 bug? I did this with 2000 and did not have this problem.

Thanks, Kate

 

[JulieS]

Hi Kate,

There have been several reports of problems surrounding password
protected files in Project 2007. It appears to be a bug. For the time
being I would not password protect files.

However, in order to use the resource pool file effectively, project
managers do need the ability to write to a pool file. You should not
have to password protect the file. When the project managers open the
pool, they should see a dialog box giving three choices
1) Open the pool read-only allowing others to work in the pool ....
2) Open the pool read-write.....
3) Open the pool read-write and all other sharer files....

Project managers should open the pool with the first (default) option
selected.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

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