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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

33

ERROR_LOCK_VIOLATION

Alternative forms: 0x00000021 · 0x21 · ERROR_LOCK_VIOLATION · 0x80070021

What does this code mean?

Code 33 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file.

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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