Nicko

Perhaps this will apply.

Have a look at this KB Article

"The file may have been changed..." error when you save work*book to network
server in Excel 2002

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=324491

Myrna Larson also reported that she got this error when opening a workspace
(*.xlw) file.

Opening the workbooks individually solved the problem.


Gord Dibben Excel MVP

On Thu, 8 Dec 2005 05:55:28 -0600, Nicko
wrote:


Hello Guys,

I have created a (password to open) workbook using Excel 2003 SP1 on a
shared network drive which when I try to save by using Ctrl S or
clicking the Save icon gives me an irritating dialog box which asks:

"The file 'filename.xls' may have been changed by another user since
you last saved it. In that case what do you want to do?"

-Save a copy
-Overwrite changes


Please can someone tell me how to deactivate this annoying dialog box
as I have been unsuccesful so far in my efforts

Many thanks in advance

Nick