Hello, I am new to Arduino but I am pretty sure this error should not be happening.
Whenever I try and connect my Arduino Uno board in the Arduino IDE app, I get a notification that says the Arduino AVR Boards needs to be updated.
When I download the update (version 1.8.6), I get this error: Error: 13 INTERNAL: Cannot install platform: installing platform arduino:avr@1.8.6: moving extracted archive to destination dir: destination C:\Users\chand\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\avr\1.8.6 already exists.
I have currently fixed this to version 1.8.5, but my code does not work, I'm wondering if it works when I download 1.8.6? Not sure since I am a newbie!
If anyone could help, that would be greatly appreciated!
I would try to uninstall the AVR boards package and nexy install it again (the IDE might do it automatically in which case it will install the latest version.
Looking at the error message, you're using IDE2.x and hence I've moved your topic.
For your code problem, I suggest that you start a topic in the Project Guidance section. Please don't forget to use code tags when posting code.
Please be careful when deleting things from your computer. When in doubt, back up!
If looking for it with your file manager or command line, note that the AppData folder is hidden by default. On Windows "File Explorer", you can make it visible by opening the "View" menu, then checking the box next to "☐ Hidden items".
After that, try using Arduino IDE Boards Manager to install Arduino AVR Boards 1.8.6 again, as you did before. Hopefully this time the installation will be successful.
I am unable to delete it. Keeps telling me that it is already in use, when it is not. I am not running the Arduino IDE right now on my computer, just google chrome.
Please be careful when deleting things from your computer. When in doubt, back up!
If looking for it with your file manager or command line, note that the 