Did you try after closing Excel Application.

If it is hidden instance from 'Task Manager'close all 'Excel applications'
and then try


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Jacob (MVP - Excel)


"xp" wrote:

I have a program that is run by Scheduled Task. This program opened an XL
file using automation as designed, however, now the file is hanging open and
I can only get to it "read only".

How can I regain control over this file and close it?

Thanks!