Shadow Copy

Cannot create/shadow copy 'VariousFileName' when that file already exists

 

"Cannot create/shadow copy 'VariousFileName' when that file already exists" is a .NET problem with a quick cure.

Try this first:

Solution #1 --of Cannot Create/Shadow Copy when that file already exists

Solution #2 --of Cannot Create/Shadow copy 'xxx' when that file already exists -- web config solution

Solution #3 --w3p or aspnet - cannot create shadow copy when that file exists

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