Delete open.lock file

Sometimes the open.lock file is not deleted when shutting downDaedalus wallet causing Daedalus wallet to stop working properly. Deleting open.lock file is a solution for some types of problems encountered while using Daedalus. This help article shows you how to delete the open.lock file on your machine. 

Delete the open.lock file

Windows

1. Reboot your machine to ensure Daedalus is not running
2. Type %appdata% on the explorer’s search bar, or alternatively go to:
   C:\Users\[your user name]\AppData\
3. Locate the Roaming folder and open it, find the Daedalus folder and open it.
4. Locate the Wallet-1.0 folder andand delete the open.lock file.
5. Start Daedalus and allow it to Sync. You should be able to use Daedalus normally now.

macOS

1. Reboot your machine to ensure Daedalus is not running
2. On the Finder’s menu bar select Go
3. Click Go to Folder…
4. Type ~/Library/Application Support/Daedalus
5. Note that if you cannot find the Daedalus folder your Library folder may be hidden. You will need to Unhide the Library folder.
6. Locate the Wallet-1.0 folder andand delete the open.lock file.
7. Start Daedalus and allow it to Sync. You should be able to use Daedalus normally now