Unable to open Excel files on Windows Network

I can no longer access Excel files on a windows network drive. I have tried disconnecting and reconnecting, restarting my computer and it still doesn't work. I am able to drag the files to my desktop to open it, but It will not let me save back to the network and replace the exsisting file. Says that it can not be accessed and may be read only.
It worked for me the first week I had the computer, but then stopped. All other file types open just fine.
Please help.
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Excel files can be protected by the author. That is, an 'internal to the file' flag can be set to read only.
Additionally, for files on the network, if a file was improperly closed, then the server believes the file is still in use, therefor, marks it as read only.
It's easier to do the next thing from a windows box... make sure the windows box is set to show hidden files.
Navigate to the directory in which the file is located, and check it for hidden temp files. It will likely be named
"~actual name of file.xls."
This is an indicator someone either has the file open, or had it open, didn't close it properly, thus it is considered open.
Deleting the hidden "~nameoffile.xls" may clear the problem.

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