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

[anal82835721]

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?

[Monika Gause]

Which version?

Which system?

Where do you save your files?

Which options did you chose for the file when saving?

[Mike_Gondek]

Can you check to make sure no files are open. Windows and go to the bottom and look for any filenenames.

What OS are you on? you can also try window >> application from if on Mac OS.

[cvelasco93]

I have the same problem, did you solve it?

[Barbara Ash]

I sometimes get that message too.

I close any open files except for the current application and then the message goes away.

[Lukas Engqvist]

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.

[user_angie · Accepted solution]

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.

[yoru2264875477pf]

thank you so so so much it works!