Scrivener project not opening right project

Error says project is already open.

Welcome to the Scrivener forum.

Do you have a question?

Re what I assume is your issue, search this forum for “project already open” for great advice.

The Project may be open on anothee device, like a phone or a tablet.

I don’t know if you can delete the Lock-file for that Project?

Two things to try on windows Alt + tab key will show every open program on your main monitor (HOLD the ALT KEY To keep the view).
Ctrl + Alt + Delete and then select Task Manager and find scrivener and close process and try opening scrivener again.


As you can see I have two Scrivener projects open among the multitude of other programs. Clicking on any visible program while holding the Alt key will open it.

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