TFS express error: The working folder C:\LocalFolder is already in use

Question

I am using VS 2015 and I am working on a project that has a local workspace on C:\LocalFolder mapped to $/ServerFolder

At some point VS 2015 crashed while I was trying to explore the Source Control, so I had to kill the devenv.exe process...

Next, when I reopened the solution, the workspace is not mapped! Local Path: not Mapped

So, I have tried to re-map the folder, but I get this error:

The working folder C:\LocalFolder is already in use by the workspace COMPUTER_NAME;User on computer COMPUTER_NAME

EDIT

Following someone's advice I have tried to clear the cache on:

C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Team Foundation\6.0\Cache\

Deleted all the folder content, but got the same error.

Answer 1

Experienced similar issue "The working folder is already in use by the workspace". Spent ages trying various suggested solutions found here and on other forums, but none of them seemed to work.

Using Window 10 (1709), VS Pro 2017 - connecting to TFS 2017 on remote server.

The fix that finally worked for me was to rename my Windows 10 computer (Windows, Setting, System, About, 'Rename this PC'). Restarted the PC - created new Workspace and mapped to local drive. All worked well after that.

Not ideal for everyone, but a good potential solution if all else fails.

Answer 2

In TFS, one local folder can only map one workspace. You may not select the correct WORKSPACE which you are working on.

Open Source Control Explorer in Visual Studio , click drop down button. Select the workspace which you are working on before.(For you ,COMPUTER_NAME )