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ColdFusion MX 7: Hot fix for "Could not Unlock the Named Lock" error

Issue


The following error may be encountered intermittently:

Could not unlock the named lock YourLockName because no lock by that name is known.

Adobe has released a hot fix for this issue.

Solution


Installation Instructions
ColdFusion MX 7.0.2:
  1. Download and unzip the hot fix. (2K)
  2. Open the ColdFusion MX Administrator and select the System Information page. Next to the Update File field, either:
    • Type in the file path and click Submit.

      OR
    • Select the Browse Button and browse to the downloaded file. Select the file and click apply.
  3. Restart ColdFusion MX.

The ColdFusion MX 7 hot fix JAR file does not need to be retained after installing it with the ColdFusion Administrator. The file has been copied into the correct location.

The ColdFusion MX 7 hot fix JAR file will appear as a new entry in the System Information list.

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Document Details

ID:kb400721

Products Affected:

coldfusion