how to correct saving the autorecovery file is postpond message?

[Matthew0826]

I keep getting the message that ( saving the autorecovery file is postpond)
how can I resolve this problem in Word?
Thanks

 

[Beth Melton]

What version of Word are you using and what patches are installed?

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[maryj]

I am having the same problem. My AutoRecover is set at 10 minutes, which
seems to be how often I get the message: Can not save while file is in use by
another process. Try saving the file with a new name. When I click OK, I then
get another message saying that AutoRecover has been postponed.

Using Word 2000 Service Pack 3

 

[Beth Melton]

This was a known issue in Word 97. Even though you are using Word 2000
you may want to check this article and see if the same situation
applies:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=174162

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