Multiterm version 2019 - "An Error has Occurred" message keeps appearing when trying to enter new terms in a termbase

I have been having issues with Multiterm 2019 for some time. Firstly, I cannot connect termbases to Studio projects, despite being able to do so previously, and when I try to create a termbase and populate it with terms, I receive "An Error has Occurred" message. Can anyone help please? 
Thank you so much



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  • Probability score: 0.6  

    Question improvement suggestion: Please provide the exact error message you are receiving, along with any troubleshooting steps you have already attempted. This will help in diagnosing the issue more effectively.  

    In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question:  

    Hello,  

    It sounds like you're experiencing a frustrating issue with MultiTerm 2019. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the "An Error has Occurred" message when trying to enter new terms in your termbase:

    **Step 1:** **Check for Updates**  

    - Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. You can do this by searching for "Check for updates" in Windows Search and installing any pending updates.

    **Step 2:** **Repair MultiTerm and Trados Studio**  

    - Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Find SDL MultiTerm and SDL Trados Studio, right-click on each, and select "Repair." This can fix any corrupted files that may be causing the issue.

    **Step 3:** **Simplify File Path**  

    - If your termbase is saved in a complex folder path or contains special characters, try moving it to a simpler location on your C:\ drive and renaming it to remove any special characters.

    **Step 4:** **Reset MultiTerm Settings**  

    - Close MultiTerm. Navigate to `C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\SDL\SDL MultiTerm` and rename the folder corresponding to your version (e.g., rename `Multiterm15` for MultiTerm 2019). This will reset your settings.

    **Step 5:** **Recreate the Termbase**  

    - If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the termbase. You can follow the instructions provided in the article linked in your context.

    **Step 6:** **Check Network Connection**  

    - If your termbase is on a shared network, ensure that your internet connection is stable and that you have the necessary permissions to access the termbase.

    If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please provide the exact error message you are receiving and any troubleshooting steps you have already attempted. This will help in diagnosing the issue more effectively.  

    I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again.  

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  • Probability score: 0.6  

    Question improvement suggestion: Please provide the exact error message you are receiving, along with any troubleshooting steps you have already attempted. This will help in diagnosing the issue more effectively.  

    In the meantime, based on the information you have provided, here is a suggested answer to your question:  

    Hello,  

    It sounds like you're experiencing a frustrating issue with MultiTerm 2019. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the "An Error has Occurred" message when trying to enter new terms in your termbase:

    **Step 1:** **Check for Updates**  

    - Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. You can do this by searching for "Check for updates" in Windows Search and installing any pending updates.

    **Step 2:** **Repair MultiTerm and Trados Studio**  

    - Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features. Find SDL MultiTerm and SDL Trados Studio, right-click on each, and select "Repair." This can fix any corrupted files that may be causing the issue.

    **Step 3:** **Simplify File Path**  

    - If your termbase is saved in a complex folder path or contains special characters, try moving it to a simpler location on your C:\ drive and renaming it to remove any special characters.

    **Step 4:** **Reset MultiTerm Settings**  

    - Close MultiTerm. Navigate to `C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\SDL\SDL MultiTerm` and rename the folder corresponding to your version (e.g., rename `Multiterm15` for MultiTerm 2019). This will reset your settings.

    **Step 5:** **Recreate the Termbase**  

    - If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the termbase. You can follow the instructions provided in the article linked in your context.

    **Step 6:** **Check Network Connection**  

    - If your termbase is on a shared network, ensure that your internet connection is stable and that you have the necessary permissions to access the termbase.

    If you continue to experience issues after trying these steps, please provide the exact error message you are receiving and any troubleshooting steps you have already attempted. This will help in diagnosing the issue more effectively.  

    I hope this answer addressed your question. If not, please reject the answer, add the question improvement suggestion information, and click the RWS Community AI checkbox on the right to try again.  

    RWS Community AI

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