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 <li><code>C:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Application Data\Greenshot\</code> in Windows XP</li>
 </ul>
 <p><strong>If you are using the ZIP version of Greenshot</strong>, the file is stored within the directory where you unzipped Greenshot to. This allows you to put Greenshot e.g. on a memory stick and use it as a portable application.</p>
-<p>If you want to have a look at the configuration file or need to change something (be careful!), right-click Greenshot's systray icon, select "About Greenshot" and hit the <kbd>I</kbd> key on your keyboard - Greenshot.ini will open in your default text editor.</p>
+<p>If you want to have a look at the configuration file or need to change something (be careful!), right-click Greenshot's systray icon, select "About Greenshot" and hit the <kbd>I</kbd> key on your keyboard - Greenshot.ini will open in your default text editor. Make sure that you stop Greenshot before modifying the .ini file!</p> 
 <p><strong>See also:</strong><br />
 <a href="/faq/where-does-greenshot-store-its-configuration-settings/">Where does Greenshot store its configuration settings?</a><br />
 <a href="/faq/what-is-the-best-way-to-control-greenshots-configuration-at-install-time/">What is the best way to control Greenshot’s configuration at install time?</a><br />