InDesign Crashes on Opening Moved File

Question

I've encountered a problem with InDesign CS3 which causes the application to crash while opening a document with linked files on a hidden or locked layer. I've also found a less than elegant but workable solution, so I just thought I'd share it for anyone else that's come across this. Hopefully someone has an even better solution.
Here this situation: I've saved my .indd file to a particular directory, let's say C:\Brochure. My links are in C:\Brochure\Links. Later, I decide to rename the directory or move the project folder off to another drive, server, etc. So now, I have the files stores in D:\Finished Projects\Brochure with links in D:\Finished Projects\Brochure\Links.
Normally, when you open the moved document, InDesign is smart enough to resolve the missing links automatically provided they are still in the same location relative to the layout file. You don't even get the missing links dialog. It just takes care of repointing the links transparently.
The problem occurs when any of those linked objects are on locked or hidden layers. In this case, InD crashes before it even finishes opening the layout file.
My Solution:
Rename your links folder to hide your links. InD will open your file and yell at you for having ALL of your links missing, but at least it will open. Then you can unhide and unlock your layers, save the file, and reopen it with your links back in place.

Answer 1

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