Crosshair X 'Content File Locked' error
Close CrosshairX.exe in task manager
More often then not, this error occurs because lingering instances of CrosshairX.exe are running and Steam cannot update a file that is running so we need to close them.
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Open Task Manager by either pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete or searching for it in the Windows search bar.
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Scroll through each item under 'Apps' and 'Background Processes'. These are located in detailed view and under the 'Processes' tab of Task Manager.
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Press 'End Task' on each Crosshair X related process. Resume the update in Steam.
Delete the Crosshair X user preferences folder
If the above solution doesn't fix the issue, try this method:
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Stop running the app and make sure all occurences of crosshairx.exe are not running.
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Find the Crosshair X user preferences folder.
This folder is typically called "C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Crosshair X".
NOTE: the AppData folder is a hidden folder on Windows. Either make hidden folders visible or navigate to the Roaming folder directly.
3
Delete this folder and restart the app. WARNING: You will lose all of your saved crosshairs.
Other general suggestions
Try these if the solutions above don't resolve your issue:
- Make sure Windows 10/11 are completely up to date including the Microsoft Store and Game Bar app
- Uninstall and Reinstall Crosshair X or the Crosshair X Extension
- Verify Steam Integrity of Game Files
- Temporarily disable your antivirus as it may be interfering.
- Contact Us
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- Published:January 20th, 2023
