Frequent Question: How Do I Open a Locked File in Linux?

How do you unlock a locked file?

If you do not see the option to lock the file, make sure you are on the most recent version of Box Drive:

1. Locate the file you would like to lock in your Box Drive folder structure.
2. Right-click on the file.
3. In the menu that appears, select Lock File.
4. To unlock, right-click the file and select Unlock File.

How do you remove a locked file in Linux?

Right-Click the file and open properties. Then switch to the permissions tab. Then wherever it says Access: change it from whatever it is to Create And Delete Files. This should remove the lock and then you can delete the file normally.