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I have GeoServer installed on Windows XP as part of the OpenGeo bundle. It's working well and I have just started creating my own app using it.

I have created an html file in \WebApps\apps and can view it via localhost:8080. My problem is that once I have viewed the file in a browser it becomes locked and I can't save over it.

Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a fix?

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I have experienced the same with Notepad++. There is no fix that I'm aware of, but a workaround - use plain Notepad, which will still let you write the file. Other text editors may also work, but I haven't tried.

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Interesting. I'm using Notepad++ so that sounds like a likely candidate... – Mr_Chimp Apr 8 '11 at 14:15
Yep, I can save in plain old Notepad. How annoying! Thanks! – Mr_Chimp Apr 8 '11 at 14:16
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Notepad2 to the rescue! - flos-freeware.ch/notepad2.html – Mr_Chimp Apr 8 '11 at 14:20
A definitive answer: docs.codehaus.org/display/JETTY/Files+locked+on+Windows – Mr_Chimp Apr 11 '11 at 13:58
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Not a fix for GeoServer, but you can unlock files that are locked by other processes by using Unlocker. Crucial utility to have installed on your system.

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I tried it - it didn't work. Useful piece of software though. – Mr_Chimp Apr 8 '11 at 14:15

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