"File is Open in Another Program": One thing I'd like to see MS fix in a future version of Windows is the message telling me that I cannot delete a file because it is open in another...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

One thing I'd like to see MS fix in a future version of Windows is the message telling me that I cannot delete a file because it is open in another program - when it isn't. I've been trying to delete old files from a folder, and nothing will delete because it is "open in another program." No other files are open, yet I can't delete anything. Stupid! When I reboot, it will work fine.

I'm not looking for a solution, just venting.

PRodacy Loc: New Mexico

I'd like a solution. Other than rebooting I can't fix it!

Jackinthebox Loc: travel the world

jerryc41 wrote:

One thing I'd like to see MS fix in a future version of Windows is the message telling me that I cannot delete a file because it is open in another program - when it isn't. I've been trying to delete old files from a folder, and nothing will delete because it is "open in another program." No other files are open, yet I can't delete anything. Stupid! When I reboot, it will work fine.

I'm not looking for a solution, just venting.

Venting is a solution or so it seems.

I have the same, seldom though. re-booting is ok as long as it works.
I'm not looking for a solution, not even venting just agreeing. that's all. Its therapeutic. ooops is that a word?

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

Is the folder it's in --- Open ??

Could be that.

Sarge69

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

sarge69 wrote:

Is the folder it's in --- Open ??

Could be that.

Sarge69

I tried deleting the file without opening the folder - mental power alone - but that didn't work. :D I'll try again tomorrow.

Willy Loc: Alaska

jerryc41 wrote:

One thing I'd like to see MS fix in a future version of Windows is the message telling me that I cannot delete a file because it is open in another program - when it isn't. I've been trying to delete old files from a folder, and nothing will delete because it is "open in another program." No other files are open, yet I can't delete anything. Stupid! When I reboot, it will work fine.

I'm not looking for a solution, just venting.

There's an extremely simple solution and MS made my decision easy.
I bought a Mac.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Willy wrote:

There's an extremely simple solution and MS made my decision easy.
I bought a Mac.

So did I, but I still have this Dell to maintain.

Even after two reboots, it still won't let me delete.

jesmason

It's been over two years and no solution posted. I still have the problem. I have found that backing out of the file manager works but it's a nuisance.

coachejp

I often have the same problem when trying to eject external hardware.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

Willy wrote:

There's an extremely simple solution and MS made my decision easy.
I bought a Mac.

Amen.

Windows is a buggy knockoff of the Mac OS which thrives in the market solely on price.

IMHO the Mac OS offsets the price difference in reduced frustration alone.

sebottino

jerryc41 wrote:

One thing I'd like to see MS fix in a future version of Windows is the message telling me that I cannot delete a file because it is open in another program - when it isn't. I've been trying to delete old files from a folder, and nothing will delete because it is "open in another program." No other files are open, yet I can't delete anything. Stupid! When I reboot, it will work fine.

I'm not looking for a solution, just venting.

Good Evening Jerry, sebottino here. Try downloading "Fileassassin" from Malwarebytes. It's a free download. Just drag and drop the offending file into the Fileassassin folder and you will be presented with various options to delete in.