players.xml resets after server restart

[NomadToast]

Hello there,

 

I have an issue trying to delete a missing/bugged backpack from players.xml on my server. I've looked for the backpack in god mode at the exact location below and above ground, but it's not there. And I keep respawning there rather than my my recent backpack drop position.

 

I delete the the bugged backpack line below from players.xml, but it will revert back when the server restarts:

 

<backpack id="2991" pos="-613,35,-275" timestamp="17924" />

 

How can I stop players.xml from reverting back?

 

Many thanks!

[SylenThunder]

Shut server off.

Edit file.

Start server.

 

Your problem is that you are trying to edit a file that is loaded into RAM while the server is running.

[NomadToast]

Thank you very much!

 

That worked and deleting the line solved my bugged missing backpack issue.