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Because a file in that folder was changed recently, which suggests something may still be writing to it. Moving a folder mid-write — a project during a build, a download still arriving — can leave a copy that's half one moment and half another, so Data Parking holds those folders and names the file that tripped the check.

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By default "recently" means within the last 12 hours. Only the busy folders are held; the rest of your selection still moves.

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Your options:

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See Data Parking settings

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Moving folders · Folders an app is using

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Why was my move blocked because of recent writes?

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Short answer: A file in that folder changed recently (within 12 hours by default), so Data Parking holds it to avoid copying a folder that's still being written. Only busy folders are held. Wait, shorten the window, or bypass the guard in the gear settings.

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Because a file in that folder was changed recently, which suggests something may still be writing to it. Moving a folder mid-write — a project during a build, a download still arriving — can leave a copy that's half one moment and half another, so Data Parking holds those folders and names the file that tripped the check.

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By default "recently" means within the last 12 hours. Only the busy folders are held; the rest of your selection still moves.

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Your options:

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  • Wait until the work has finished, then move it.
  • Change the Recent-write window (1 to 72 hours) in Data Parking's gear.
  • When you deliberately want to move work in progress, tick Bypass recent-write guard — only when you're sure nothing is writing.
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See Data Parking settings

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