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Today, when I attempted to rename a particular folder, I got the popup "Folder in Use." I closed all programs that might possibly be using the folder, but I still got the popup. After rebooting Windows, I still got the popup! What's going on? How do I fix the problem?
 

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Where is the folder located?
 

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perkinw said:
Today, when I attempted to rename a particular folder, I got the popup "Folder in Use." I closed all programs that might possibly be using the folder, but I still got the popup. After rebooting Windows, I still got the popup! What's going on? How do I fix the problem?
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If you can't rename a directory, it's probably because you don't have the necessary permission. If you're getting a "Folder in use" message even on start-up, maybe don't rename it? This looks like it will break something.
 

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ShadouFox said:
If you can't rename a directory, it's probably because you don't have the necessary permission. If you're getting a "Folder in use" message even on start-up, maybe don't rename it? This looks like it will break something.
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I definitely have all the needed permissions.
 

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Is there any executable file under My Documents directory?

Try to boot in Safe mode and rename it. If you're able, then you have to look for a program that use some data on it.
 

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I suggest doing a clean boot to determine if some program is running from the Startup that's causing it.

Let us know if you need to know how to do the clean boot.
 

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Two days later, I tried to rename and was successful. This was after two reboots. I guess you just have to get used to this sort of thing.
 

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PC/Desktop
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Dell Studio MT
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0KWVT8
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24.00 GB
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AMD Radeon(TM) R9 270
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(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi
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Sun CRT
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1920 x 1200 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
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(1) Crucial_ CT256MX100SSD1 SCSI Disk Device (2) Intel Raid 1 Volume SCSI Disk Device (3) SK hynix SC210 mSAT SCSI Disk Device (4) CF/MD Card (5) MS/Pro/Duo Card (6) SD/mini-MMC/RS Card (7) SM/xD Card
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