Cannot Copy Current User Profile (227575)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q227575

SYMPTOMS

When you are logged on as a user and you use the System tool to copy your current profile, you may receive the following error message:
Error Copying File

The following error has occurred:
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

Source:
Path

Destination:
Path

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if any of the files in the profile are in use by another program. You are prompted to skip each file or terminate the process for each file that is locked by another program. If no files are in use, the profile is copied successfully.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this issue from occurring, use any of the following methods:
  • Quit all running programs before copying the profile.
  • Only copy user profiles for users other than the currently logged on user.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/13/2003
Keywords:kbenv kberrmsg kbprb KB227575
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