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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

32

ERROR_SHARING_VIOLATION

Alternative forms: 0x00000020 · 0x20 · ERROR_SHARING_VIOLATION · 0x80070020

What does this code mean?

Code 32 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

First check that the document's product, version, and environment match your situation.

Source and terms of use

System Error Codes (0-499) (WinError.h) ↗

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