Unable to open my LR4 Catalogue suddenly!  Help!

This is the popup I get:
Lightroom cannot use the catalog named
“Lightroom 4 Catalog” because it is not
writable and cannot be opened.
This could be caused by incorrect permissions or because
another Lightroom application is using the catalog. You
may try to correct the problem or you may select a different catalog.
Choose a DifferentCatalog  | Try Again | Exit
Any idea how I can return to my life as it used to be ?

Made it ot work for now, but still need to resolve how to open a catalog from an external HDD.
Noticed, that all catalogs stopped working, including LR3. Consistent behaviour (failure) accross all HDDs (backups).
Copied the Catalog to desktop, opened it, and it worked fine!
I guess the issue is then with Win7 behviour. The error message gives clue: "incorrect permissions" - now I have no idea how to get aroud this. I use a simple home group LAN. The Drive is connected directly over USB to the system. Anyone who knows how to come around this permission thing in win7 will be really helpful.
- Nikhil

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