Error:

"Failed to Open Project. This project did not close successfully the last time it was open". 

Cause:

Active file synching with cloud drives such as iCloud, One Drive or other cloud storage services.

Solution:

Make sure this feature is disabled while using the .nvpx project file in NVivo. Restart the computer.

• If the problem persists after restarting the computer, please do the following with NVivo closed: 

1. 1. Open the Finder and navigate to the location of your project file (nvpx file) 
   2. Right-click on the project file and choose Get Info . Make sure the lock checkbox is disabled.
   3. Copy the project file to your Desktop or other location and rename it there.  Ensure you are not using a project name containing ALLCAPS or a space at the end (ie. MYPROJECT .nvpx).
   4. Try opening the file again

If this doesn't fix the error, search in the Mac Finder for a .nvpx~ file with the same name as the project. 

• This file is created by NVivo in case the software is closed unexpectedly and contains a copy of the .nvpx file that can often be restored.
  • Restoring from a .NVPX~ File
    - rename the .nvpx~ file by simply removing the tilde(~).  This will change the file icon to a folder icon
    - Inside the folder should be another folder named "Indexes" and a copy of the original .nvpx file.  You can likely open this file without the error.

If this also fails, converting the project to NVivo Windows and then back to NVivo Mac may also fix the error. 

 

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 Can I work with my NVivo project on Mac and Windows or convert project?