Can't rename or delete MKV files


  1. Mr Davo
    Posts : 173
    Windows 7 (XP, by Virtualization)
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    Can't rename or delete MKV files


    Hi Everyone,

    I am having a peculiar issue with MKV files - when I attempt to rename or delete these files I am (sometimes) presented with the following error message:



    In order to rename the offending MKV files I need to boot into Ubuntu (using a Live OS from CD) and if I want to delete the files I either must use Ubuntu or a "file unlocking program" within Windows (the FileAssassin tool that ships with MalwareBytes is my current preference).

    If anybody else is having this issue and / or knows how to fix it all advice will be greatly appreciated.

    Regards,

    Davo
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  3. dwarfer66
    Posts : 233
    Windows 8.1 Pro
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    I had this problem only on 32bit win 7, the only way I could alter/delete file was to use a free program called Unlocker. Try that.
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