Ensure the section matches your actual directory structure:
If you manually installed TecDoc by copying directories from a DVD or ISO, the configfile.xml likely contains incorrect file paths that prevent the data from loading. Locate your installation folder (e.g., D:\TecDoc\Program\ ). Open configfile.xml with Notepad. Ensure the section matches your actual directory structure:
C:\Your_Install_Path\Data C:\Your_Install_Path\Media Use code with caution. This update changes how the OS interacts with
: Right-click the Catalogue.exe shortcut and select Run as Administrator . D:\TecDoc\Program\ ). Open configfile.xml with Notepad.
A specific Windows update, , has been identified as a primary culprit for this error in various TecDoc versions (e.g., 2019, 2020). This update changes how the OS interacts with certain database drivers, causing the "exclusive" access failure. How to fix:
: Ensure the Data and Program folders have "Full Control" permissions for your current Windows user.
The "exclusive" part of the error often implies that the software cannot get the necessary write-access to lock the database file for use.