# Folder found instead of file, or file already exists

## Problem:

This error is returned from the operating system in two circumstances:

- A folder was found in a place where a file should be, or
- Synk tried to create a file where one already exists

This error usually occurs because the user changed the contents of a folder while Synk is working on it.

## Try the following:

- Do not change any of the folders Synk is working on while it is running