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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

Error Deleting File or Folder screen shot

Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.

Key Facts


Full Title		Error Deleting File or Folder
Body Text		Cannot delete item : It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
Typical location		C:\WINDOWS\
Issued By		explorer.exe
OS		Windows XP
Type		error
Vendor		Microsoft Corporation

Solutions and Fixes

Release the File

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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Vendor Summary

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation (more info...)
Phone		1-425-882-8080 1-800-642-7676
Web		Global USA
Assistance		Support

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Last update: 13-Jan-2011 11:28 am