Projects strictly tied to a hardware dongle generally cannot be opened on multiple devices without moving that physical key. 3. Recovering "Locked" or Corrupted Projects
Many of these locked files require a specific USB Dongle to be attached to the PC to decrypt and view the timeline.
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 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
If EDIUS crashes due to a power failure or software error, a hidden may remain in the project folder. This prevents you from editing or exporting the project. Projects strictly tied to a hardware dongle generally
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)
The project icon turns red, or you receive a "file is locked" error. The Fix: Close EDIUS completely. Unlocking an typically refers to three distinct scenarios:
Professional editors sometimes use third-party tools like T-Safe Project File Protection to encrypt projects for distribution.
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.
Open your Windows Explorer view options and ensure "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" is enabled. Navigate to your project folder.