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1652807 - Error: The process cannot access the file <filename> because it is being used by another process

Symptom

  • While compiling the Crystal Reports .NET web application, error is thrown.
  • Error: 'The process cannot access the file <filename> because it is being used by another process.'

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Environment

  • Windows XP
  • Visual Studio 2008
  • Web application using C#
  • Crystal Reports 2008.

Reproducing the Issue

  • Create the web application in Visual Studio.
  • Add the Crystal report in the application.
  • Write the code to view the report using Report Document object model.
  • Open the report in Crystal Reports 2008 (Designer / standalone)
  • Compile the application.

Cause

  • Report was being used by Crystal Reports 2008 (designer).

Resolution

  • Close and Save (if required) the report, before compiling the application in Visual Studio IDE.

Keywords

CR .NET SDK report not opening loading processing , KBA , BI-DEV-NET-SDK , .NET SDK / COM SDK , Problem

Product

Crystal Reports 2008 V1