Error E138 with VI Editor - E138: Can't write viminfo file /root/.viminfo!

I saw this Error E138 while editing some file with VI Editor.

The error description is like this. E138: Can't write viminfo file /root/.viminfo!Hit ENTER or type command to continue

This is the Solution I found: When you get error "E138: Can't write viminfo file" check that no old temp files were left behind (e.g. ~/.viminf*) and that you can write in the directory of the.viminfo file. {not in Vi} I have removed the.viminf*.tmp files from /root directory. There was no error or annoying message while editing in VI Editor.

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This article is part of the GWB Archives. Original Author: Daisy

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