<p>I am trying to open Bitcoin Core of "Cannot obtain a lock on C:User/App..." I deleted the lock. file like previously suggested but cannot find a solution after that! If I reinstall will I loose the Bitcoins sent to me or can I use the same address but on an online wallet and will it receive the coins? Thanks for the help!</p>

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2015-10-19T21:50:22.583Z
Did you rerun Bitcoin after deleting the file?
Nick ODell
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2015-10-19T21:51:53.710Z
After the deleting the .lock file I did re-launch Bitcoin Core
Finn
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2015-10-19T21:52:43.607Z
Did the .lock file reappear after that?
Nick ODell
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2015-10-19T21:54:11.137Z
Not that I can see!
Finn
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2015-10-21T13:54:49.353Z
What's the rest of the error message? What is the exact name and path of the file you deleted? What version of Bitcoin Core?
Nate Eldredge
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Cannot obtain a lock - Already deleted lock file
Finn
# Cannot obtain a lock - Already deleted lock file

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-10-19)

I am trying to open Bitcoin Core of "Cannot obtain a lock on C:User/App..." I deleted the lock. file like previously suggested but cannot find a solution after that! If I reinstall will I loose the Bitcoins sent to me or can I use the same address but on an online wallet and will it receive the coins? Thanks for the help!

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Did you rerun Bitcoin after deleting the file?  
> **username_0**: After the deleting the .lock file I did re-launch Bitcoin Core  
> **username_1**: Did the .lock file reappear after that?  
> **username_0**: Not that I can see!  
> **username_2**: What's the rest of the error message? What is the exact name and path of the file you deleted? What version of Bitcoin Core?  

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