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How to resolve CVS error: cannot rename file CVS/Entries.Extra.Backup to CVS/Entries.Extra: Bad address


I've checked out a module from CVS onto a newly installed Windows 7 machine. The virus scanner has not yet been installed.

Later, when I try to do an update, I get the following error message:

cannot rename file CVS/Entries.Extra.Backup to CVS/Entries.Extra: Bad address

Has anyone seen and resolved this issue before?


Solution

  • It could be issue with VirtualStore - make sure you didn't checkout to Program Files or other protected areas.

    And if you can - convert your repository with cvs2svn - you'll save yourself a lot of time.