Saturday, February 5, 2011

FATAL ERROR UNABLE TO CREATE OUTPUT FILE IN C/ C++

In C language while executing your code you might have encountered an error




Fatal Unable to create output file



 This Error means that the comipler is unable to create the output file on the specified path because either it doesn't exist or it is write protected


1. To fix this error open your C Compiler and check the directory setting by going to Options and than Directories
 Note down the output directory


2. Open my computer and browse to your TC folder, and than right click on the folder in which you are trying to create output file, and click on properties. In my case the folder is BIN


4. In the properties, make sure that the read-only option is unchecked click on apply


5. Windows will ask you to confirm changes, Select "Apply changes to this folder, subfolders and files", and than click on OK






We are done, and you should be able to execute your code without any error. If you are still having problem please post in comment.

P.S. If you are still having problem than please download a working copy of TC from HERE, and Extract this folder in your C Drive, so that the path to your bin folder is C:\tc\BIN
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34 comments:

  1. KannanFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Your blog is very nice.

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  2. pallaviMay 26, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    thanks a lot i got clarified of the doubt i had from many days yours is a nice blog

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  3. deepak kumarNovember 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    thank u very much.i got useful answer through your blog again i really thank you.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    i'm still getting the same problem.what am i supposed to do?

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  5. TaqiNovember 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Which O/S are you using ? and from which partition are you running TC

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  6. pradipJanuary 10, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    great job man, thank u.. recommending this bolg to fren also...

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  7. DEEPTIJanuary 17, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Hello,I am getting an error in c++.I have written a simple program of 5 lines to print 'abc'.But wen i compile it shows 'compiling 881 lines'.It takes a very long time for compilation.And wen i stop compilation,it shows an error-unable to open file 'tclasss.lib'- a linktime error.plz help.Thank u.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    You helped me very much!!!

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  9. TaqiJanuary 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Hello Deepti, please follow these steps


    1. In Turbo C Click on "Option" >> "Linker" >> "Libraries"

    There should be a cross Sign "X" before Container Class

    Just click on it to remove "X" , and click OK

    Now try to compile the Code, if you are still having problem than let me know

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    ya i having the problem what can i do?

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  11. TaqiFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Please download C Compiler from here and than try again

    http://uploaded.to/file/388fyahv

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  12. virinchiApril 23, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    even i set read only option for bin..iam not able to write to file...iam using windows xp and tc is in c drive

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  13. TaqiApril 27, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    @virinchi, copy tc to D or e drive and than compile.

    If you are getting this error in your school/university, it is because mostly network administrators block users from editing any file in C drive

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  14. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    prathamesh deshpande

    Still i having problem to execute code

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  15. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    i have error of :-
    unable to open include file 'iostream.h'
    unable to open include file 'conio.h'
    unable to open output file 'c:\tc\bin\noname02.obj'
    how can i fix these problems in my turbo c++

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    1. TaqiJuly 23, 2013 at 6:31 PM

      Hello,
      I have updated my post at the bottom I have provided a link to download TC Compiler. This is a working copy of the compiler and it should work

      Remember to place it in your C Drive so that path to yout bin folder should be c:\tc\bin

      Delete
  16. venkatJuly 26, 2013 at 5:45 AM

    I DO LIKE UR INSTUCTIONS BUT I GOT ERROR STILL

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  17. venkatJuly 26, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    I DO LIKE UR INSTUCTIONS BUT I GOT ERROR STILL

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    1. TaqiJuly 26, 2013 at 6:34 AM

      What error are you getting exactly ??

      Also did you download C Compiler from the link provided above ??

      Thanks

      Delete
  18. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    It was very helpful...thanks a lot ...:)

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  19. UnknownSeptember 21, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    dude the link appears to be broken or rather it doesn't load after all.

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    1. TaqiSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:52 PM

      Helllo,
      Thank you for identifying the issue, I have updated the link

      Kindly check now.

      Delete
  20. AnonymousOctober 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Thanks

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  21. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    nothing change with my..?

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    1. TaqiDecember 10, 2013 at 1:40 AM

      Did you download TC folder from this site ???

      Delete
  22. asta na bistaJune 11, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    i m facing problem..... even on clicking apply and all that steps, on opening bin properties again , my read only is again checked.... may b becoz of this still i m unable to compile my program
    help....

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    1. TaqiJune 12, 2014 at 9:32 AM

      First enter in your BIN Folder than inside your bin folder select all items and than click on properties and than uncheck Read Only.

      Now Right click on your BIN Folder take properties and uncheck Read only

      If this does not work than Move your C Setup into partitions other than C Drive i.e. your System partition

      I hope it will solve your Problem

      Thanks

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  23. AnonymousAugust 15, 2015 at 1:34 AM

    thanks .it worked

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  24. Keval ShahJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:57 AM

    need help, not able to create output files..please help!!!

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    1. TaqiJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:52 AM

      Which is are you using ? And did you download turbo c from my blog ?

      Delete
  25. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 4:07 AM

    help please, still not workikng

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  26. AnonymousNovember 5, 2017 at 9:09 AM

    I'm facing same problem and getting error like "UNABLE TO CREATE OUTPUT FILE'IOSTREAM.H\MUSAFIR.OBJ'" what to do now.

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    1. TaqiNovember 5, 2017 at 8:58 PM

      Please download TC Setup from this post, and try again

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