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This article describes the MSB3554 error code.
Message text
MSB3554: Cannot write to the output file 'value'.
Description
This error occurs when MSBuild encounters a problem when trying to write to a specific output file. A common cause is that the output file is in use by another process. The error message output is followed by the specific error text from the operating system.
Resolution
The standard output message text is followed by additional information from the operating system. Look to the additional information provided by the operating system to determine the cause of the problem.
Close other applications that might be using the same file, and try building again.
Applies to
All versions of MSBuild