There are instances where users reports getting an error “File is open in COM surrogate” when trying to access or rename and edit a file on Windows Properties.

To resolve the 'Word cannot open the existing file (Normal.dotm)' error, reset the Normal.dotm file, use Open and Repair, and disable add-ins.

How do I fix the File System errors? A bad sector, corrupt files, incorrect file execution policies, and others are considered to be the primary cause of File System Errors.

If you run into a "Content File Locked" error while using Steam, don't despair, it should be fixable. Here are some potential solutions to try out.