Hi,

Here is an article that may address your problem

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323548

If this helps, please click the Yes button.

Cheers,
Shane DEvenshire

"Jeff" wrote:

I was working a Excel 2002 file when my pc locked up, now when I try to
re-open that file I get an error message " Excel cannot open file, file is
read only or encrypted" I checked properties and it's not read only any
suggestion????