# 6615 - Other Copies Currently Running? Error Message

DocumentID: 10045
Revision Date: 27-Feb-97 1:34:35 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

When you try to start WordPerfect, the message Are other copies of WordPerfect currently running?is displayed on your screen and WordPerfect does not start.

Answer:

You need to turn Timed Document Backup on. If it is not turned on, your work will not be saved if there is a power failure. 1. Press Setup (Shift+F1), then choose Environment (3). 2. Choose Backup Options (1). 3. Choose Timed Document Backup (1). 4. Choose Yes to turn on Timed Document Backup. 5. Type the number of minutes you want to wait between backups, then press Enter. 6. Press Exit (F7) to return to your document screen.

Details:

WordPerfect creates temporary files each time the program is started, and the temporary files are deleted each time the program is properly exited. However, if a power failure, computer lockup, or improper exit occurs (such as turning off the computer before exiting WordPerfect), the temporary files will still exist the next time you start WordPerfect. Timed Document Backup creates temporary files which are deleted when you properly exit WordPerfect. If the computer is turned off before you press Exit (F7), the temporary files remain in your WordPerfect directory. The next time you start WordPerfect, the message Are other copies of WordPerfect currently running? displays. If you choose Yes at this prompt, you must specify the directory where the new temporary files can be created. You are then given the choice to rename or delete the existing backup files. If you select Rename, you must enter a new name for the backup file, and WordPerfect will then properly back up the file currently on the screen. You must rename the file if you want to retrieve it. If you don't give it a new name, the file is deleted. If you select Delete, WordPerfect will still properly back up the file currently on the screen, but the old backup files will be erased. Answering No to the prompt will take you directly to WordPerfect, but the temporary backup files will be automatically deleted. See Also Backup, Timed in the WordPerfect 5.1 reference manual Environment Setup in the WordPerfect 5.1 reference manual

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