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editing code
About this tag
The tag 'editing code' on WindowsForum.com covers issues encountered when editing text files or code on Windows systems. A common problem discussed is the 'process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process' error, which prevents saving changes. Users report this error in Windows 7, often requiring workarounds like restarting Explorer.exe to release file handles. The tag focuses on troubleshooting file access conflicts during editing, particularly in Windows environments.
Hi Forums,
I am getting this error all the time with Windows 7. I open a text file I want to
edit, then go to save my changes and I get this error:
"The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process"
I have full admin rights, running Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1. From...
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