Constantly get The local data store is currently in use by another operation when working on small projects

Question

I use Visual Studio Team Services to store the source code of my projects as I work on them, I love the service, especially that it is free, but I have been running into the big

Answer 1

Had the same problem,can be fixed in 3 quick steps:

1. Remove current Workspace: Source Control Explorer->Work Space ListBox->workspaces... and remove the workspace.

   - Make sure that all pending changes are checked in

2. Delete Workspace local folder.

   - Its Better to delete the folder entirely.If eventually keeping some folders make sure to delete all $tf folders (hidden folders inside the workspace folder)

3. Remap the projects you need ( the less the better )

Hopes that helps.