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There is one folders named companyassets in the mapped network drive that I have created for a SharePoint 2013 website. when I try to edit/delete a file(companyassets/js/main.js) it gives error that the file is either checked out or locked. Also, I am unable to see the same document library in the SharePoint "Site Libraries and Lists"

digi
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  • Was the companyassets folder created using the "new folder" option in the file explorer, instead of being created as a document library through the browser interface? – Thriggle Jul 12 '16 at 15:11

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It's normal. This is the default behavior. On first upload of file, this file is checked-out for edit. that means : only creator can view and edit document untill he check-in the document. (when user chekin, the document can be view by all user).

If you are administrator, there is a View that display all check-out document. And you can check-in document (in list settings)

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  • actually i cant even reach the list settings. when i try to reach http://server/Lists/companyAssets/AllItems.aspx I get page not found error – digi Jul 12 '16 at 08:45
  • May be this View simply don't exist. When you try to browse at : server/Lists/companyAssets what append ? you have a 404 – Nico Jul 12 '16 at 09:07
  • yes. but I see this folder in the mapped drive in windows explorer – digi Jul 12 '16 at 09:29
  • Your list is probably hiden from the SharePoint UI. Try to open your site with SharePoint Designer, and you will be able to checkin your document or view more content. – Nico Jul 12 '16 at 11:31
  • In general, the document library (list who contains files) is located at : `{sitecollectionURL}/{ListName}` And the list is located at : `{sitecollectionURL}/Lists/{ListName}`. You said : your document library is located at server/Lists/companyAssets, may be the URL is wrong, try **server/companyAssets** – Nico Jul 12 '16 at 11:34
  • Thank you, I was able to edit the files from SharePoint Designer. – digi Jul 13 '16 at 05:13