Error Messages/42720


Example error messages

The file "D:\Models\Epidemiological analysis.ana" could not be opened: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

Causes

Numerous failures can cause this error. The text to the right of the colon elaborates on the nature of the cause.

  • ..because it is being used by another process
This indicates that another application is using the file, and has it open with exclusive access. When Analytica opens a model file, it does not open it with exclusive access, so having the model open in another Analytica process is not the cause of this error. However, if you are viewing the model file in a text editor or other program, or have another script or program that uses the model file, they may have it open with exclusive access.
The most common cause of this condition that we have observed occurs when backup software, such as SugarSync, locks a file while it is backing it up. If you happen to attempt to open the file at the exact moment that it is backing it up, you get this error. When this is the cause, retrying again (after the backup software has finished copying it) will then succeed without the error.
  • The system cannot read from the specified device.
  • The device is not ready.
  • A device attached to the system is not functioning.
These can occur when the device (disk, memory stick) experiences a hardware failure or is removed.
  • The drive cannot find the sector requested.
  • The drive cannot locate a specific area or track on the disk.
  • Data error (cyclic redundancy check).
These conditions indicate that your hard drive has experienced corruption. You should stop everything and run CHKDSK.
  • Access is denied.
Most of the time, this indicates that you do not have the required Windows access permissions to read the file. However, Window's tends to report this condition for a variety of other generic conditions that have nothing to do with permissions. If you experience one of these other conditions, please list it here.

The above listing is not a complete list of the numerous problems that could theoretically occur. If you experience any that are not listed, please list them here for the benefit of others who may need help in the future.

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