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exclusive use

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The tag 'exclusive use' on WindowsForum.com covers issues where an application claims exclusive use of a system resource, typically a network port. In the provided thread, a Windows 7 Pro 64-bit user encounters a 'Drive Map Alert' stating that another application has exclusive use of port 80, preventing the drive map server from running. The user, a senior SQL DBA, has disabled SQL Server components that might use port 80 but still receives the alert. Discussions focus on identifying and resolving port conflicts, including locating the application using port 80 and either closing it or reconfiguring it to use a different port.
  1. DonSrDBA

    Windows 7 Drive Map Alert

    I am running windows 7 pro 64 bit desktop....I continuously get a popup message titled "Drive Map Alert": The drive map server cannot run because you are running another application that has exclusive use of port 80. To continue, you must locate the application using port 80 and close or stop...
    • DonSrDBA
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    • application conflicts application settings configuration database desktop support drive map alert error message exclusive use network issues popup port 80 port issues server management sql server tech support troubleshooting user help windows 7 windows issues
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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