Windows error: the requested resource is already in use - what to do?
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If you get the Windows error "The requested resource is already in use", you can usually solve the problem in a short time. We'll show you how to do it.
Windows error: Requested resource is already in use
The message usually appears when copying to mobile devices or in connection with printers. It is usually sufficient to reinstall the drivers concerned so that the message does not reappear.
- You will automatically receive the correct drivers if you let Windows do this for you.
- Restart your PC and reconnect the affected device (e.g. via USB).
- In the right area of your taskbar you should now see the symbol for the automatic driver installation. Either it is located directly in the bar or in the menu, which you can reach with the small arrow (see screenshot).
- If this automatic installation does not work, Windows does not know the device. In this case, obtain the device drivers directly from the manufacturer's website. Most of the time it's just an exe file that you need to run.
- After the correct drivers are installed, the error message should no longer appear. You can easily check whether the installation was successful in the Device Manager. A yellow warning triangle appears next to devices with incorrectly installed drivers.
