[cvsnt] No .directory_history,v files?

[NIRMALA Manivasagam]

Hi,

Iam trying to upadte the file using cvs update and iam getting the error as follows:

Command output:
cvs [update aborted]: Failed to obtain lock on /.directory_history,v: FAIL Lock
not within repository

Can anyone solve this problem
Thaanks,
Nirmala
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