"File is already open and has unsaved changes" when i have no files open?

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July 18, 2017
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I saved a PDF from Illustrator and now that i want to open it for edit it, it shows me this message and cannot open it. Solutions anyone?

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Correct answer user_angie

I see that the inquiry about the problem is long overdue, but I will be happy if I can help someone else with the same problem.

I found the solution for myself by copuing the file and paste on my Desktop in a new folder. After that i renamed it and i succefuly opened it again with Illustrator.

Hope it`s helpful for someone else.

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user_angieCorrect answer

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I see that the inquiry about the problem is long overdue, but I will be happy if I can help someone else with the same problem.

I found the solution for myself by copuing the file and paste on my Desktop in a new folder. After that i renamed it and i succefuly opened it again with Illustrator.

Hope it`s helpful for someone else.

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thank you so so so much it works!

Lukas Engqvist

Community Expert

Is it open in another appication? Acrobat, Preview or other PDF readers might have the file open. Sometimes syncing services or server catalogue software may be keeping the file locked for periods.