In this video, you'll learn how to fix the "OBS files are being used by the following applications" error that occurs when trying to install or update OBS Studio on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7.
🛠️ Error Message Example:
OBS files are being used by the following applications:
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Microsoft Teams, Discord, PowerDirector, Skype, Creative Cloud Desktop, cefsharp, NZXT CAM, igcctray, Zoom, Steam, Epic Games Launcher, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, Logitech G HUB, MSI Afterburner, Razer Synapse, Corsair iCUE, XSplit Broadcaster, Twitch Studio, Facebook Messenger Desktop, VLC Media Player, WhatsApp Desktop, Google Drive for Desktop, Dropbox, OneDrive, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut Video Editor, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, BlueStacks, LDPlayer, OBS Virtual Camera, VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Elgato Game Capture Software, SteelSeries GG, SteelSeries Engine, Overwolf, Battle.net, Blizzard App
Please close these applications to continue setup.
What you'll learn in this tutorial:
How to identify which apps are blocking OBS Studio installation
Step-by-step guide to close conflicting background applications
How to successfully install or update OBS Studio without errors
Tips for streamers, gamers, and content creators to avoid installation conflicts
Keywords:
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🛠️ Error Message Example:
OBS files are being used by the following applications:
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Microsoft Teams, Discord, PowerDirector, Skype, Creative Cloud Desktop, cefsharp, NZXT CAM, igcctray, Zoom, Steam, Epic Games Launcher, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, Logitech G HUB, MSI Afterburner, Razer Synapse, Corsair iCUE, XSplit Broadcaster, Twitch Studio, Facebook Messenger Desktop, VLC Media Player, WhatsApp Desktop, Google Drive for Desktop, Dropbox, OneDrive, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut Video Editor, AnyDesk, TeamViewer, BlueStacks, LDPlayer, OBS Virtual Camera, VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Elgato Game Capture Software, SteelSeries GG, SteelSeries Engine, Overwolf, Battle.net, Blizzard App
Please close these applications to continue setup.
What you'll learn in this tutorial:
How to identify which apps are blocking OBS Studio installation
Step-by-step guide to close conflicting background applications
How to successfully install or update OBS Studio without errors
Tips for streamers, gamers, and content creators to avoid installation conflicts
Keywords:
OBS files being used error fix, OBS Studio installation error, OBS update error Windows, how to fix OBS installation error, OBS files used by other applications, OBS Studio installation problem Windows 11, OBS installer error, close apps blocking OBS, fix OBS installation Windows 10, OBS Studio setup error, OBS installation troubleshooting, OBS Studio error fix 2025, OBS Studio Windows error, OBS conflicting applications fix, stream setup error fix
🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Follow for more tech tutorials and streaming tips!
Hashtags:
#OBSStudio #OBSInstallationFix #StreamingSetup #Windows11 #GamingSetup #ContentCreatorTools
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00:13In today's video is about how to fix OBS files are being used by the following application's error while try install OBS program in Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7.
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