If a project appears "locked" or fails to open because it is marked as "offline" or "corrupt," use the built-in Auto Save/Backup features.
Unlocking an typically refers to three distinct scenarios: bypassing third-party encryption (like T-Safe), clearing system "lock files" after a crash, or recovering corrupted project data. 1. Removing Crash-Induced Lock Files
Open your Windows Explorer view options and ensure "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" is enabled. Navigate to your project folder. edius project file ezp unlock
If only a portion of the project is "locked" or missing, you can create a new project and use File > Import Sequence to browse for and pull data from a previous backup .ezp file. Summary of Quick Fixes
Navigate to the AutoSave or Backup folders within your project directory. Sort by date and copy the most recent version to your main project root. If a project appears "locked" or fails to
Many of these locked files require a specific USB Dongle to be attached to the PC to decrypt and view the timeline.
Professional editors sometimes use third-party tools like T-Safe Project File Protection to encrypt projects for distribution. Removing Crash-Induced Lock Files Open your Windows Explorer
If the original project exists on the original PC, opening it may trigger an automatic recovery process. Immediately use File > Save (not "Save As") once it opens.
Locate and (usually sharing the project name but with a temporary extension). Restart EDIUS and re-open the .ezp file. 2. Unlocking Encrypted Projects (T-Safe & Dongles)