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tkmops

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    How to 'release', or 'unlock' folders and files?
    « on: March 25, 2018, 07:24:09 PM »
    How to 'release', or 'unlock' folders and files?

    Just recently, about 60% of the time,  I am unable to move and/or rename folders, I'm getting the following error msg:'The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program. Close the folder or file and try again'.

    1) I've closed/open Windows Explorer...same error.

    2) I've closed all open programs, except for Windows Explorer...same error.

    3) I've rebooted...same error.

    I haven't installed any new programs. I've checked my running programs in Task Manager, and found nothing that would indicate that my folders or files are open in another program.

    Is there a way of finding out if there are any program(s) being used on certain folders/files?
    And, how to 'release', or 'unlock those folders and files?

    Win7, 64bit.

    Thanks!

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    Re: How to 'release', or 'unlock' folders and files?
    « Reply #1 on: March 25, 2018, 07:26:57 PM »
    LockHunter is a program that can show you what programs have the file open which are preventing it from being moved or deleted.
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