The process cannot access the file problem in C#

[manlykeweaver465]

hey guys I'm just creating an 8 ball application and when i debug i get a warning saying the process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process and the file is locked by: (as seen in the image below)

 

I have no idea why I'm getting this problem, any help will be appreciated, thanks  .

[Murasaki]

This happens usually when you're trying to compile a new copy your application while its actually running. Close it then compile.

[manlykeweaver465]

Just now, Ross Scarlet said:

This happens usually when you're trying to compile a new copy your application while its actually running.

ah, this is probably a stupid question but how do i check if its running 

[Murasaki]

Just now, manlykeweaver465 said:

ah, this is probably a stupid question but how do i check if its running 

task manager? close the window? is your app hanging in the background or something

[manlykeweaver465]

Just now, Ross Scarlet said:

task manager? 

ohh my bad i thought you meant check it in visual studio or something lol, yeah i already checked task manager and it wasn't running there 

[Murasaki]

So running it in visual studio still doesn't work?

[manlykeweaver465]

15 minutes ago, Ross Scarlet said:

So running it in visual studio still doesn't work?

i restarted visual studio and it didnt work, i restarted my pc and now it works lol 

[Murasaki]

Just now, manlykeweaver465 said:

i restarted visual studio and it didnt work, i restarted my pc and now it works lol 

To avoid this next time, don't start the program externally via Explorer then compiling it in visual studio before its closed.

[manlykeweaver465]

13 hours ago, Ross Scarlet said:

To avoid this next time, don't start the program externally via Explorer then compiling it in visual studio before its closed.

thanks for your advice, ill keep that in mind