Cannot Create a File When That File Already Exists In Windows 10/8/7 FIX [Tutorial]
Cannot Create a File When That File Already Exists In Windows 10/8/7 FIX [Tutorial].
Several users are reportedly getting the “Cannot create a file when that file already exists” error when trying to change the status of the Smart Card (SCardSVR) service from Disabled to a different state. The issue is reported to occur with multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
As it turns out, this particular issue occurs due to a common Windows glitch that is confirmed to happen on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Microsoft has already released a fix for this particular glitch, but some users claim that the “Cannot create a file when that file already exists” error is still occurring even after they installed the Microsoft-provided hotfix.
If you’re struggling to resolve this particular issue, this tutorial will provide you with several troubleshooting guides. Below you have three different methods that other users in a similar situation have used to get the issue resolved.
If you want to be as efficient as possible, follow the methods below in the order that they are presented. One of them is bound to help you fix or circumvent the “Cannot create a file when that file already exists” error.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).