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

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. This is done for good reason.

Can’t rename or delete a folder, The action cannot be completed because a file or folder in it is open in another program Why can’t I rename a folder on my PC?

I get a message saying: "The action can't be completed because the folder is open in another progam", even though it isn't.<BR><BR>It doesn't matter if I try closing ALL running programs ...

The file might be in use or open in another program, or the folder might be read-only.” I’m stumped! I would prefer to perform these/this operation in Explorer andnot in photo viewer (s).

Cannot rename file on Desktop? File Name too long? Action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program? Access is denied in OneDrive? Here's the fix!