The action can't be completed bec the folder/file is in use by another


  1. Posts : 1
    ows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    The action can't be completed bec the folder/file is in use by another


    When I try to delete a few videos on my desktop it will not allow me by saying that they are use by another program. The other program has been uninstalled a little while back so I am not sure how to fix. I've checked several places and it's not on my computer any longer. How do I get this stuff deleted
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    Can you delete them after a reboot?

    Can you delete them after a reboot into safe mode?
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  3. Posts : 53,363
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #3

    Welcome to Seven Forums Zabaltron. You can try Unlocker or Lockhunter to delete. You might also try Revo Uninstaller and see if it finds any traces of the deleted program.

    If the program it says is locking the file was a media player, it may still be set as default for those video types. You can try changing default to your current media player if that is the case.

    Default Programs - Set a Program's Default Associations

    Default File Type Associations - Restore

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