The backup file is locked by another process

Error code

Product

Applies to

BA200

BackupAssist

BackupAssist v4 and later

Description

The backup file could not be created because of an I/O problem. The most common cause of this is when the destination file is in use and locked by another process.

Resolution

View the Details section of this error message for more information on the problem and the path to the backup file.

Ensure that the backup file is not currently opened by another program.

Also check any secondary destinations - such as 'Copy-to' locations or the 'Local backup cache'.

Last updated

Created

Further assistance

12th Nov 2007

16th Mar 2007

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