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The action can"t be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

Admin - 27/10/2021 254

A user asked me in phản hồi section that when he is trying khổng lồ delete a folder, an error message appears saying The action cannot be completed because the tệp tin is xuất hiện in another program. If you are also facing this problem, here are some quick working fixes for this problem.

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Fix 1 – The action cannot be completed because the tệp tin is mở cửa in another program

1. Press Window key + R to xuất hiện run.

2. Write resmon.exe in it and Click OK.

3. Now, Click on CPU tab.

4. Click on Associated Handles.

5. Now, tìm kiếm the folder name or file name in the search handles box.

6. Right click on the process from the list and Choose end process. (Note that path of your folder is visible below Handle name)

Now, Go ahead & try again. You will face absolutely no problem.

Fix 2 – Restart Windows Explorer

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc together on your keyboard khổng lồ Open task manager.

2. Locate Windows explorer, right click on it và Choose Restart.

Fix 3 – Disable Controlled folder access

1. Press Windows key + S key together from keyboard and tìm kiếm windows security.

2. Click on Windows security from the search result.

3. Click on Virus và Threat protection.

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4. Click on manage settings under Virus và Threat protection settings.

5. Click on manage controlled folder access under controlled folder access.

6. Turn off Controlled thư mục access.

Fix 4 – Disable Preview Pane

If by anyhow , you have enabled preview pane , Just disable it & try again.

Just Press Alt+P together khổng lồ disable it if it is enabled. OR alternatively, you can just click on View and then click on Preview pane lớn disable it.

Fix 5 – Optimize the Drive in Which you created the Folder

1. Right Click on the drive in which you created the Folder.

2. Choose Properties.

3. Click on Tools Tab.

4. Choose Optimize.

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