The File Name Is Already in Use: Error -3216 in Outlook Express / Remove and Reinstall Open Transport Files

  • Operating System(s): MacOS
  • Operating System Version(s): 9.0
  • Application: Microsoft Outlook Express
  • Application Version(s): 5.0

If you receive the error message: "The file name is already in use: Error 3216, it may be because one or more of the components of Open Transport is damaged. Resove the error by removing and reinstalling some of the Open Transport files.

Error Message

The File Name Is Already in Use: Error -3216
Cause

One or more components of the Macintosh Operating System (OS) networking technology Open Transport is damaged
Solution

Remove and reinstall the following Open Transport support files:

Open Transport Open Transport ASLM Modules

Procedure
  1. Double-click the Macintosh HD icon.

  2. Double-click the System folder.

  3. Double-click the Extensions folder.

  4. Click and hold the Open Transport item in the folder, then drag it and release it on the trash can.
  5. Click and hold the Open Transport ASLM Modules item in the folder, then drag it and release it on the trash can.

  6. Insert the MacOS 9 CD into your computer's CD-ROM drive.
  7. Double-click the Mac OS 9 icon.

  8. Double-click the System Folder folder.

  9. Double-click the Extensions folder.

  10. Click and hold the Open Transport item in the folder, then drag it and release it in the Extensions folder.
  11. Click and hold the Open Transport ASLM Modules item in the folder, then drag it and release it in the Extensions folder.

  12. Close all windows.
  13. From the Special menu, choose Restart.

    You have successfully removed and reinstalled some of the Open Transport files. The error will be resolved.