Jun 5, 2025 · Most of the time, files you can't delete are being used by a program or a service; you can start your computer in Safe Mode to prevent the largest possible number of programs …

Oct 21, 2025 · If you can't delete a file or folder in Windows 10, check the 3 ways in this post for how to delete files that cannot be deleted in your Windows 10 computer. Detailed step-by-step …

Dec 7, 2025 · Why files won’t delete Usually, the obstacle is a running process that is holding onto the file. This could be any recently used application: an editor left running in the background, a …

Sep 17, 2025 · Reasons for this issue could be one of the following given below : File or Folder is in use by other process or application. File or Folder is either open or running in background. …

6 days ago · You can learn how to force delete a file if you can't delete file or fail to delete files on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7. It is most likely because another program is currently trying to use …

Dec 12, 2025 · Cannot delete file: Access is denied. The file or folder is open in another program or user. The source or destination of the file may be in use. There has been a sharing …

Aug 29, 2025 · Summary: This post introduces how to delete files that cannot be deleted Windows 11 through various tools and utilities, such as Safe Mode, Command Prompt, …

Apr 16, 2025 · Deleting stubborn files on Windows 10 can be a bit tricky, but it’s definitely doable. First, try closing any apps that might be using the file and attempt deletion again. If that …

Sep 2, 2024 · Windows doesn't tell you which program is using a file and prevents you from renaming, moving, or deleting a file while it is in use. The File Locksmith tool adds a right-click …

Dec 3, 2025 · If you are unable to delete a File/Folder on your computer, the problem is most likely due to the File/Folder being used by another program or occupied by an ongoing …