VM Explorer error during backup: "Cannot remove old file"

  • KM02735327
  • 16-Feb-2017
  • 16-Feb-2017

Summary

VM Explorer error during backup: "Cannot remove old file"

Error

VM Explorer error during backup: "Cannot remove old file"

Cause

O/S call holding exclusive lock on vmdk file in traget backup directory

Fix

handle.exe can confirm what process has exclusive lock ...other option is, reboot VMX host