Lightroom error message

[tims24083984]

im getting this message when i try to open lightroom how can i fix it?

[Just Shoot Me]

Look in the folder that hold the catalog and look for a file that ends with .lock. Have LR closed and Delete that file.

[tims24083984]

what file should it be in?

[Just Shoot Me]

Look in the FOLDER the Catalog file is stored in. Look for a FILE ending with ​.lock​. Delete the Lock file.

[tims24083984]

I found a lock file and i deleted it and i still get the same message

[Mohit Goyal]

Hi tims,

It usually happens after the windows update, please refer the below troubleshooting link.

Error: 'Unexpected error opening catalog' occurs in Lightroom after Windows 10 upgrade.

Thanks,

Mohit

[tims24083984]

I tried this and it still doesnt work, any other suggestion? im still getting to same error message. HELP I am using windows 7

[Mohit Goyal]

Please check if you can try repairing the Lightroom catalog.

Dealing with Lightroom Disasters (Troubleshooting) | Dealing with Disasters (Troubleshooting) | Peac...

Regards,

Mohit