Attempt to File Copy or Backup - Error...file in use by another application

wllado

When I go to backup my file or save a copy of my file. I get a window that says it cannot save because file is use by another application. Then I get kicked out.
Any one know whats going on?

NotACPA

Are you saving your Q data file to Dropbox, or a similar automated backup system?

If so, that Application has grabbed your file while you're trying to backup.  Re-direct that system AWAY from grabbing your Q data file and TO copying the backup that Q creates.

Ps56k2

What version ..... Help --> About Quicken

This usually is related to a remote file service running -
like Dropbox, One Drive, etc  -
against the /Quicken/ data files sub-dir..... do you have any of these running ?

EDIT - also updated the topic title to better reflect the actual Q&A

NotACPA

Are you saving your Q data file to Dropbox, or a similar automated backup system?

If so, that Application has grabbed your file while you're trying to backup.  Re-direct that system AWAY from grabbing your Q data file and TO copying the backup that Q creates.