Can anyone explain this error message and what I can do about it?

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#1

Arduino: 1.6.10 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)"

Sketch uses 1,618 bytes (0%) of program storage space. Maximum is 253,952 bytes.
Global variables use 10 bytes (0%) of dynamic memory, leaving 8,182 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 8,192 bytes.
An error occurred while uploading the sketch

This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.

#2

Do you have the correct serial port selected?

#3

Please try updating to Arduino IDE 1.6.11. There is a known issue with 1.6.10 that causes this error when you start the IDE by opening a sketch file.

Let us know if that does/doesn't fix the issue.

#4

Yes it was the software. It is working now without that error, thank you for the help!

#5