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nco_config could not lock system preference

Troubleshooting


Problem

Starting IBM Netcool OMNIbus Administrator interface on Unix shows the session had access problem to the system preference lock file.

Symptom

Log shows the following error:

Exception in thread "Timer-0" java.lang.SecurityException: Could not lock System prefs. Lock file access denied.

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Modified date:
09 May 2025

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