Update Problem - The Process Cannot Access The File 'C:\Program Files\MachSol, Inc\MachPanel\bin\MachSol.MachPanel.ConfigurationStudio.exe' Because It Is Being Used By Another Process.


Summary

When updating MachPanel, you get following error in Configuration Studio log

ERROR: The process cannot access the file 'C:\Program Files\MachSol, Inc\MachPanel\bin\MachSol.MachPanel.ConfigurationStudio.exe' because it is being used by another process.

Applies To

MachPanel all versions

Solution

This error occurs because of insufficient permission on the target directory.  To fix this error, please perform the following steps.
  • Go to C:\Program Files\
  • Right Click on folder where MachPanel files are installed, typically MachSol, Inc and select Properties.
  • Un-Check the check box that says Read-only and click Apply.
  • Select Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files.
  • Click OK.
Retry the update process.