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Error Deleting File or Folder
Cannot delete : It is being used by another...
Description
You cannot delete an a file or folder that is already open in another application.
Sample Dialog
Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
Key Facts
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Error Deleting File or Folder
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Cannot delete item : It is being used by another person or program.
Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
Select the application that is currently using the file or folder and save the file or folder so that your second application can access it.
If you recently had an application crash, it may have left a lock on a file. A system reboot may be necessary to release the file for other applications to access and/or modify the file.
FaultWire Staff Posted: 14-Sep-2009
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