Cannot Compile CHM -- Message says to close all HTML Help windows

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Running TCS 1.3 with latest patches.Single source project - output to HTML Help (.chm).When I try to compile, I receive the following message:"Cannot create compiled file. It may be open in another window. Please close all HTML Help windows and try again."I don't have any HTML Help windows open. Shutting down RH and restarting does not resolve the problem. I have to shut down the computer, which is a serious hassle, before I can compile again. I do work from a network directory, which may be causing it, but I'd like to know if there is a process I can kill from the Windows Task Manager that would allow me to compile without having to restart my computer. I don't see any process that identifies itself as something I can kill to resolve this issue.Anyone?

Captiv8r · Accepted Answer

Hi thereThat message normally indicates you have launched the .CHM file that you are trying to create. The first step of the process is to destroy the existing .CHM in preparation for building the new one. Just as you would need to destroy a house on a lot where you wish to build a new one.If your .CHM is on a network drive, another user may have it open. (yet another good reason for working locally)If your .CHM is on your local drive, RoboHelp believes you have it open. If you press Alt+Tab, you may see a blue up arrow. That will indicate the running CHM file.Cheers... Rick  Helpful and Handy LinksRoboHelp Wish Form/Bug Reporting FormBegin learning RoboHelp HTML 7 or 8 within the day - $24.95!Adobe Certified RoboHelp HTML TrainingSorcerStone BlogRoboHelp eBooks

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