{"id":12719,"date":"2019-09-20T02:23:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T02:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/?p=12719"},"modified":"2020-07-20T02:41:57","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T02:41:57","slug":"cannot-delete-file-because-it-is-open-in-another-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/cannot-delete-file-because-it-is-open-in-another-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix: Can&#8217;t Delete File Because It Is Open in Another Program Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you delete a file, Windows 10 pops up a File in Use dialog telling that <strong>the action can&#8217;t be completed because the file is open in another program<\/strong>? Although you are sure that the file is not opened by any program, it cannot be deleted? In fact, this error is probably caused by some Windows settings or by the file itself, but it&#8217;s often difficult to figure out the exact cause. But don&#8217;t worry. Now this post will list several ways that are most likely to help solve the problem that a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/cannot-delete-file-because-it-is-open-in-another-program\">file cannot be deleted because it is open in another program<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong> If you can&#8217;t be bothered to look into the cause but prefer to force delete the file, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/windows-10\/force-delete-file-that-cannot-be-deleted.html\">How to Force Delete a File That Cannot Be Deleted<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cannot delete file because it is open in another program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 1. Close associated programs and processes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some programs may have your file open in the background\nwithout you knowing. Terminating the programs will free the file so that you can delete it without any problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Right-click on any blank area of the taskbar and select Task Manager to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/8-ways-to-open-task-manager-in-windows-10\/\">open the Task Manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Select the <strong>Processes<\/strong> tab, right-click on the program that may have the file open and select <strong>End Task<\/strong>. End as many programs as possible associated with the file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/end-task-1.png\" alt=\"end task\" class=\"wp-image-12739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/end-task-1.png 630w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/end-task-1-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Try to delete the file again and see if you can delete it successfully. If the &#8220;file is open in another program&#8221; error persists, move on to another solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 2: Restart your computer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going any further solutions, try restarting your computer. While restarting the computer is inconvenient, it turns out that it can solve many strange problems. Rebooting clears your RAM and the hidden services running in the background, which may be using your file. If restarting does not work, go to another solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 3: Change File Explorer options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/open-file-explorer-in-windows-10\/\">Open File Explorer<\/a>, then select the <strong>View<\/strong> tab and click <strong>Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Change folder and search options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/change-folder-search-options-1.png\" alt=\"change folder options\" class=\"wp-image-12735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/change-folder-search-options-1.png 630w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/change-folder-search-options-1-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: When the <strong>Folder Options<\/strong> window opens, select the <strong>View<\/strong> tab, and make sure the &#8220;Launch folder windows in a separate process&#8221; option is unchecked. Checking this option may cause conflict between different processes, leading to &#8220;the action can&#8217;t be completed because the file is open in another program&#8221; error when deleting files. So, if the option has been checked, uncheck it and click Apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/launch-folder-in-seperate-process.png\" alt=\"launch folder in seperate process\" class=\"wp-image-12737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/launch-folder-in-seperate-process.png 382w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/launch-folder-in-seperate-process-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 4: Disable Preview Pane in File Explorer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Preview Panel in File Explorer may also cause a &#8220;the action can&#8217;t be completed because the file is open in another program&#8221; error when deleting files. Disabling Preview Panel may solve this error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/open-file-explorer-in-windows-10\/\">Open File Explorer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Select the <strong>View<\/strong> tab and click the <strong>Preview pane<\/strong> to close it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong> When the <strong>Preview pane<\/strong> is selected, whose fill color is light blue, it means it is enabled. Click it and it will be unselected and disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/disable-preview-pane.png\" alt=\"disable preview pane\" class=\"wp-image-12741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/disable-preview-pane.png 630w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/disable-preview-pane-300x127.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 5: Edit the Group Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/open-local-group-policy-editor-in-windows-10\/\">Open the Local Group Policy Editor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Navigate to the location: <strong>User Configuration<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Administrative Templates<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Components<\/strong> &gt; <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>. Then in the right pane, double click on the &#8220;Turn off the caching of thumbnails in hidden thumbs.db files&#8221; option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turn-off-thumbs.png\" alt=\"turn off thumbnails caching\" class=\"wp-image-12745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turn-off-thumbs.png 630w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/turn-off-thumbs-300x151.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Now select the <strong>Enabled<\/strong> option and click Apply followed by OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/enabled.png\" alt=\"select enabled\" class=\"wp-image-12747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/enabled.png 630w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/enabled-300x277.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Restart Windows 10 for the changes to take effect. Then the &#8220;file is open in another program&#8221; error will be resolved and you can delete the file successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution 6: Unlock the file with a tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> If none of the above works, try to use a third-party Unlocker tool to deal with your problematic file that cannot be deleted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Download and install <strong>Unlocker<\/strong> on your Windows 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Launch this program. Browse for the problematic file and select it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: If the file is locked by some program, the locking handle will be removed. If no locking handle was found, choose the <strong>Delete <\/strong>action from the drop-down menu and click OK to delete the file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/unlocker.png\" alt=\"unlock the file\" class=\"wp-image-12748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/unlocker.png 362w, https:\/\/www.isumsoft.com\/it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/unlocker-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The above are the most commonly used solutions to the problem &#8220;the action can&#8217;t be completed because the file is open in another program&#8221;. In fact, there may be more reasons for this problem. If none of the above methods works, you may even need to clean up your hard disk or update your Windows 10 operating system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you delete a file, Windows 10 pops up a File in Use dialog telling that the action can&#8217;t be completed because the file is open in another program? 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