So for some time now I keep having this problem:
on windows 7 (64bit), with Delphi 7 and Delphi XE2, if from within the IDE, I compile a program, run it, stop it, change it and rerun it I get this error message:
[Fatal Error] Cannot create output file «project1.exe»
I have no clue to what causes this. I googled for more information, but I could not find a solution.
There are two workarounds: either wait a minute or two, or delete project1.exe manually. Needless to say, this is unworkable.
I do not have a virus scanner, and no virus. Have full access to related folders. Run everything as Administrator.
So what causes this? And what can I do to fix it?
RRUZ
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asked Aug 7, 2012 at 17:45
I have the feeling that when you try to rebuild the application, project1.exe is still running. Maybe it takes longer than it should to close. You can easily check by opening Task Manager and see if the process project1.exe is still active after you close the application.
answered Aug 7, 2012 at 18:01
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I’m on XE7 and occasionally experience the «Could not create output file» problem, f2039. Using sysinternals’ Process Explorer, I discovered an android debug process (adb.exe) had a lien on the compiled binary. Not sure why; there’s no android config in this particular win32 project I’m building. Anyway, killed adb.exe and all was good thereafter.
Some points. The target output directories were never being indexed. «Application Experience» mentioned elsewhere in this thread was running the entire time. And most of the time, I could manually delete the output binary despite XE7’s complaints. I noticed at one point, however, I could not delete the binary via the shell which provided the opportunity to locate the offending adb.exe via Process Explorer.
answered Feb 17, 2015 at 10:45
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I faced the same problem and I solved it . It seems that in some unknown cases the exe application remains running .
The solution is simple . You must just follow the following steps :
- open the windows task manager
- Go to the ‘Processes’ tab
- click on the ‘Show processes from all users’ and Your exe will appear
- Choose it and press the ‘End Process’ button
And everything will be alright.
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answered Jan 29, 2015 at 8:00
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Try removing Castalia if you are using it. I spent 3 days trying to solve this problem, everything I could think of…file permissions, watching the file handles with process explorer. If I install Castalia 2013.3.4, the problem happens (I have steps to reproduce), and uninstalling it makes the problem go away.
Additionally, the IDE will crash if you have a ‘default debug desktop’ set, and try to run under the debugger using any other saved layout. (crash happens on the switch to the debug desktop).
answered Jul 29, 2013 at 0:41
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I right clicked the application (in the project group window) and then selected CLEAN.
I was then able to compile the application.
answered May 7, 2014 at 16:17
In my case Problem solved by excluding project folder from antivirus real time protection.
Can you delete EXE file manually?If no , proccess is in memroy , Open task manager ,select your project, END task . you have some bug in code that prevents application terminate.
If it is not in process list , Then Try :
1-exclude folder from windows Indexing or 3rd party file search applications that index files
2-In windows seven activate application experince service
3-Exclude project folder from Anti virus realtime protection
UPDATE
I noticed that ,Even if you do all what i said above, you may get this error some times in Windows 7 randomly.specially when you compile project many times…first compiles will be OK but after ten or more times this problem will be occurred
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answered Nov 30, 2018 at 15:42
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Sometimes Microsoft Security Essentials holds the file after it was build in Delphi and you need to turn off real time protection.
To check which process holds the file, use Sysinternals Process Explorer: link. Use «Find handle» and type your exe name.
answered Oct 21, 2015 at 12:35
In my case it was due to the output folder that did not exist.
So what you can try is go to Project-> Options and under the Directories tab, change the output directory to a folder that exists and try again.
answered Feb 23, 2016 at 13:50
- Try to open the windows task manager
- go to process if you can not find your app in here
- then go to details tab you will find it.
I had the same problem and then I found it on details tab.
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answered Nov 14, 2019 at 4:22
1/29/2020: During the past week, I experienced this: Load a project in Delphi 7 on a Win 10 machine, compile it (successfully), run the project from inside of D7 (successful), recompile the project and get a «cannot create ….project1.exe». Upon reboot, can successfully compile and execute, but the second compile fails as the above.
I found that Dell Support Assist had an update 8 days ago (about the time this started), so I uninstalled it. After that, no problems with D7.
answered Jan 29, 2020 at 14:12
A solution that has worked for me, change project options -> Linking and leave it like that, then delete the executable manually and solved.Project options -> linking
answered Apr 22, 2020 at 7:04
Just save project as in another place. it works for me.
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I seem to have fixed it by setting the compatibility mode to XP SP3. This also fixed another annoyance which made Alt-P not open bring up the Project menu.
EDIT: I didn’t have to re-enable my Application Experience. Still dead where it should be 
Right-click on your Delphi short-cut, Properties, then choose the Compatibility tab. Choose Run the program in compatibility mode for: Windows XP (Service pack 3).
(I also checked the Run this program as an administrator box, but you may choose not to do that.)
(This is for Delphi 7, as per the OP’s question, not for XE7, although it may work for that too.)
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При компиляции программы в окне Unit1.pas пишет: [Fatal error] Could not create output file ‘путь’
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невозможно создать файл
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Лада Келлер, у Вас ранее скомпилированная программа не висит в процессах? Добавлено через 1 минуту
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droider, где и как это посмотреть?
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Лада Келлер, откройте диспетчер задач и в списке процессов посмотрите, есть ли там ранее запущенный exe. Добавлено через 1 минуту Не по теме:
среду программирования второй раз в жизни вижу хорошее начало. Многие после первого раза больше не открывают.
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Нет, не висит Добавлено через 1 час 0 минут
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Лада Келлер, этот файл формируется при компиляции. Обычный exe.
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droider, но я ни разу до этого ничего не запускала
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Could not create output file ‘путь’ ‘путь’ покажи.
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northener, ‘C:Program files(x86)BorlandDelrhi7ProjectsProject1.exe’
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C:Program files Нет прав для записи в эту папку.
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Нет прав для записи в эту папку. Почему нет? И что делать?
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Решение
Почему нет? И что делать? Потому что начиная с Windows Vista пользовательским программам это запрещено.
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northener, спасибо, помогло!
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А что делать если сохранил не на «С» а просто на «D» и программа раньше работало, но спустя месяц она выдало эту ошибку «fatal error could not create output file» и потом просто весит в диспетчере пока не перезагрузишь, хотя раньше не открывал и в диспетчере не висела???
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А что делать если сохранил не на «С» а просто на «D» и программа раньше работало, но спустя месяц она выдало эту ошибку «fatal error could not create output file» и потом просто весит в диспетчере пока не перезагрузишь, хотя раньше не открывал и в диспетчере не висела??? Если сам не в состоянии найти свои ошибки, прикладывай проект к сообщению. Буде время — поможем.
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Проект не причем — он полностью рабочий (проверял на других ПК). дело в самой делфи или возможно с ПК. перепробовал многое, все равно не работает. может что посоветуете..
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может что посоветуете без проекта можно только гадать на основе Ваших слов о том, что
Проект не причем
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The compiler could not create an output file. This can be a compiled unit file (.dcu ), an executable file, a map file or an object file.
Most likely causes are a nonexistent directory or a write protected file or disk.
Reasons why an output file could not be produced:
- You don’t have the required write permission for the directory.
- Check the access privileges of your application.
- Make sure your source is not on a read-only drive.
- The linker (RLink) has generated an error, possibly due to finding unexpected versions of the .dcu, .bpl, and .dcp files
- The process (.exe) is locked by another process. For example, in debug mode, the debugger typically locks the executable.
I am trying to run some demos and failing. The error message is in the subject line.
I have received the same message on my laptop (win 7 pro 32-bit) and my fast desktop (win 7 pro x64). I have reinstalled repeatedly on the x64 machine but no avail. It seems something fundamental is wrong; this never happens with your products.
Hello Joseph.
Thank you for your message. This problem can be caused by several factors. First, there may not be enough space on this local drive.
Also, UAC can block full access to this folder. Please try to define another path for DCU files, but please make sure that the folder in the new path exists (the IDE does not create folders). If this solves the problem then the cause of this behavior is UAC.
Please keep me informed of your progress with this issue.
Best regards,
Ingvar.
Hi Ingvar,
Thanks for the prompt reply.
As to what may be causing the problem:
1. my machine has a huge amount of disk, so that can be ruled out.
2. I turned off user account control, but am still compiling.
All I am doing is trying to run your std demos.
For example C:Program FilesDeveloper Express.VCLExpressPrinting System 4DemosDelphiDemosD14.groupproj:
I open D2010, open above file and click the ‘compile and run’ green icon.
It’s strange to me that it would error out on dxCore.dcu and try putting it in the above indicated directory — why would I be getting that error in the first place.
How am I supposed to run your demos if not this way?
Ingvar,
After I turned off UAC I restarted and it compiled.
I’m just curious: why would UAC interfere? Is UAC just not for people doing development?
Also — why would the demo try to compile into the Sources directory?
Finally, of subject, does Dev Express have a list of experts in the use of your components?
I have used your components for years, but I’ve often wondered about taking more advantage of their richness.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers,
-Joe
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What I do when I want to compile a demo, is to right-click on the top level devexpress folder, click properties then on the security tab, click ‘edit’ then on the ‘Users’ group and click allow full control, then save all that. This make it possible to compile things in the sub-folders.
Of course, it would be nicer if DevExpress could make the permission like this on the installation, or even better would be to install the demos in the public documents folder as they do with the .NET demos.
Hello Joseph.
Unfortunately, UAC behavior is out of our Support Team’s scope. It seems that it somehow blocks the «write» access to system directories.
As for the compiling in sources directory, by default, IDE places DCU and other files in the same folder, if output paths are not explicitly defined.
As for the list of experts, unfortunately, we don’t have such one. However, we have an extensive Knowledge Base, which covers a lot of questions related to our controls. In addition, you can use our search functionality to find related issues.
And finally, you can contact our Support Team to get direct help.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding our controls.
Best regards,
Ingvar.
It seems that problem still persists. Had the same error trying to run Scheduler demos. Widows 7 64 Pro/XE2/12.2.10. Running Delhi as admin solved probem but left unwanted dcu files in Source folders across Program Files.
Issue
I’m unable to run Delphi 7 on Windows 7. The following error is displayed:
Fatal Error: Could not create output file ‘C:Program FilesBorlandDelphi7ProjectsProject1.exe’
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