Why doesn't Windows tell you which process is being used?

techcrium

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Sometimes when a process locks a folder, you just get a pop-up sorry this folder is being used by another process.

How in the WORLD does that help you?

Why doesn't Windows give the exact process? {Pretty lame if you ask me....
 

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It is lame. That's why programs like Unlocker are so useful. Install it, then when this happens Unlocker will pop up with the info you want and allow you to unlock/erase folders and files.
 

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Great tip Callender, been looking for something like that. Certainly the best way to check processes, and it's part of Windows' own Sysinternals, no need to download any possible garbage.
 

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