Windows says your file is in use because it's open in another program? Learn how to force rename, delete, or move the file.

If you receive File in Use, The action can’t be completed because the file is open in another program even if the file is closed in another program, then this post will help you.

We explain why you might not be able to delete OneDrive files or folders on your Windows PC and the best solutions to fix the issue.

I can’t recall where I found my fix from, or else I’d happily credit the originator for this great solution, but here’s how I was able to finally delete that random folder that Windows ...

Hi,I have a folder under program files that i cannot delete.I've tried:-chkdsk /f at a command prompt and reboot-deleting the folder from the prompt: I can go to the parent directory( cd program ...

Sure, you can open the folder, tap Ctrl-A to “select all” files, and then hit the Delete key. But for fans of right-click context menus (you know who you are), there’s another way.