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Final error (-32 The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.)

Matt Massuch
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This article covers the cause and possible solution for the following error:

Final error (-32 The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.)

Cause

  • The ShadowSnap installation was interrupted.
  • There was a previous version of ShadowProtect installed on the target machine, and the ShadowSnap installer was installed over the incompatible ShadowProtect installation.
  • Previous ShadowProtect versions were not completely uninstalled.

Solution

1.   Re-install the ShadowSnap agent using the PsExec software according to this article:

2.   If the repair install did not succeed:

  • Remove ShadowSnap and all versions of ShadowProtect from the server.
  • Reboot the server.
  • Re-install ShadowSnap using the method specified above.
  • Reboot the server.

3. If the issue persists, check anti-virus programs to ensure no files are being protected or blocked through the Program Files (x86)/StorageCraft folder.

4. After doing the above steps, if this issue continues, contact Datto Technical Support for further assistance.

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