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CalamityJaneMas
6 years agoCommunity Member
ERROR: Being used by another process
My files every now and they pop up with the error:
"the file XXXX' is being used by another process or you do not have the proper security permissions to access this resource"
Our IT Dept spent ...
AprilBoyd
5 years agoCommunity Member
I still have the issue at times but have found that if I first launch the Storyline program and THEN open my file from within the program, I don't typically run into the issue. In fact, if I attempt to open the file directly from my desktop or the file folder and get the error, I can usually close the error and go about opening the file by launching Storyline first. Hope that helps.
- KatieRiggio5 years agoStaff
Hi April!
Thanks for coming back with what works for you: Launch Storyline and then open the .story file from there.
I'm sorry this error is persistent, but we appreciate you sharing this tip with others!
- KaterinaKmet5 years agoCommunity Member
Thank you for this way around it. It has been frustrating have copy and rename the file every time I close and re-open it.