Error code
Windows ERROR_SHARING_VIOLATION
WINDOWSERROR_SHARING_VIOLATION
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process..
How to fix it
- Close any program that currently has the file open.
- use Resource Monitor or Process Explorer to find and end the process holding the handle.
- wait for background tasks like antivirus or indexing to release the file.
- restart the computer if the lock persists.
Not affiliated with Windows. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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