If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for (e.g., settings.ini or .db files) which may require a clean re-installation.
: Right-click the Catalogue.exe shortcut and select Run as Administrator . If these steps do not resolve the issue,
: If you are using Windows 11 or a heavily updated version of Windows 10, some users recommend running the software in a Windows 7 or 10 Pro Virtual Machine (VM) to avoid driver compatibility issues. 4. Database Engine Conflicts Correcting the Configuration XML A specific Windows update,
Note: Since Windows may attempt to reinstall this update automatically, use the Windows Show or Hide Updates tool to block it permanently. 2. Correcting the Configuration XML consider checking for (e.g.
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:
Save the file and ensure it is not marked as "Read-only" in its properties. 3. Administrator Rights & Permissions
The "exclusive" part of the error often implies that the software cannot get the necessary write-access to lock the database file for use.