Error code
Windows ERROR_ALREADY_EXISTS
WINDOWSERROR_ALREADY_EXISTS
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
Cannot create a file when that file already exists..
How to fix it
- Use a different name or delete the existing item first.
- pass an open-existing flag instead of create-new if appropriate.
- check whether a prior run already created it.
- ensure two processes are not creating the same object.
Not affiliated with Windows. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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