IOException: unable to delete file

Ignition
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Hi guys, sometimes I get this error on client launch saying :

Error Launching application:
IOException: unable to delete file:
C:\Users\username.ignition\cache\gwmhsignition_8088_8043_main\C0\pylib\xml\etree\ElementPath.py

Either I can click Retry or exit, clicking retry fixes the issue, everything loads up just fine but you have to manually click that. I was wondering if it is possible to make this process automatic?
I already talked to IT and asked them to set up some batch file to delete the .ignition folder once a week so that way it keeps the folder fresh. I didn't know if anyone has dealt with this specific error before or anyone has a solution as far as handling these launching errors.
I'm using 7.9.4 and Gateway java is 1.8.0_45 and most clients are 1.8.0_100+
Thanks in advance!

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I too get this error. It is rare; occurs when launching clients or Designer. This last time it occurred I had just used the Java control panel applet to delete the cache, if that means anything. “Retry” always works.

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in your users directory, backup the .ignition directory and then delete. Re-open designer and try again.

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I had a similar issue and this worked. Thanks!

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What to do backup directory abd delete. Please mention address file

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I'm not sure what you are asking.

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I have this issue

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That looks like another instance of Vision or the Designer is running while the application is starting up. Double check that there isn't another instance on the PC running.

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Thank you. But I made sure no two instances are running but still facing the same issue

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Is this Vision Client or Designer?
When does this occur?
Have you tried to backup the .ignition folder, delete it and then try again?

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for designer , have tried with the cache file

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OK, so you have closed designer and then backed up and then deleted the C:\Users\Vertech.ignition folder?

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when you say back up, it only means to copy and store it somewhere. Sorry for extremely stupid question.
do I need to back up gateway.

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Problem solved