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  1. Skynotempty

    Windows 10 Batch file to kill MS Word

    Working with a few documents in Win 10 using MS Word Closed the files, quit MS Word and then started doing cleanup I was informed MS Word was still open or the file was still in use by Word In Win 7 I had a batch file that rested on desktop which with one click would kill the task Can this be...
    • Skynotempty
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    • automation batch file cleanup file locking ms word productivity script task management troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. A

    Windows 7 unable to delete

    For some reason I can't delete or move or rename a .mkv file. It says "The action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program Close the file and try again" I've tried rebooting in safe mode and still get the same message. I was wanting to move this file to another drive...
    • artoo
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    • delete issues disk space file locking file management mkv files program conflicts safe mode unblocker user solutions windows troubleshooting
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. 1000faces

    Windows 7 The process cannot access the file because it is being used by...

    Hi Forums, I am getting this error all the time with Windows 7. I open a text file I want to edit, then go to save my changes and I get this error: "The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process" I have full admin rights, running Win7 Ultimate x64 SP1. From...
    • 1000faces
    • Thread
    • admin rights bug report editing code error message explorer file access file handling file locking game map script handle release process issue product upgrade productivity sp1 technical support text file windows 7 windows forum windows upgrade
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. S

    Windows 7 Win7 SP1 Update A Disaster!

    I just installed Win7 and was pleasantly surprised to find that it installed all the drivers for everything and it all worked fine with no problems, at first. I put in a new 1Tb drive for Win7 and saved the old drive in a USB housing to serve as a backup. I copied some program files off the...
    • stevec5000
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    • access denied backup data recovery disk errors disk management drivers file issues file locking installation operating system pdf issues security sp1 system restore tech support troubleshooting update urgent updates user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. paradive

    Windows 7 no... it IS NOT OPEN IN ANOTHER PROGRAM!

    every SINGLE TIME i try to move a folder around, i get "this action can not be done because the file is open in another program". BUT IT ISN'T!!! i've shut down EVERY PROGRAM AND SERVICE except explorer and STILL get the same thing! this is my biggest beef with Win7 and would do anything to...
    • paradive
    • Thread
    • error message explorer file locking file management folder issues software conflicts system services troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. chesterdawg

    Windows 7 MP3 files locked (not shared?) trying to burn to CD

    I am trying to burn music cd's from mp3's that were sent to me on DVD using my laptop and Windows 7. I burned the first 10 w/o problem. What I did since each DVD has about 500 mp3's on it was to create a bunch of folders and cut/paste about 15-20 mp3's until I have about 70 minutes...
    • chesterdawg
    • Thread
    • audio files burning issues cd burning digital rights error messages file locking file sharing homegroup laptop issues media format mp3 files music cds troubleshooting user permissions virus check windows 7 windows media player
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. R

    Windows 7 Many video files are blocked by EXPLORER, can´t be moved

    Hi, using Windows 7 Home Premium, Installation ist about two weeks old. Problem: I have media files (films, to be precise) on a hard drive. Often, I want to change their location (e.g., move films that are lying around in root to a common folder with the name of the director). 80% of the...
    • repters
    • Thread
    • error message explorer file locking file management filesystem hard drive media files moving files troubleshooting unlocker vlc player windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. A

    Windows 7 Cant always delete folders

    I have noticed a lot that I cant delete folders, usually on my desktop. I have found a workaround, because it appears its mcafee that is "locking" the file, by going to the services and stopping all 3 mcafee services, then deleting the folders, then turning the services back on. Does anyone...
    • AndyMan
    • Thread
    • delete folders desktop problems file locking folder issues folder management mcafee security software user experience windows services workaround
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. K

    Windows 7 Can't remove .dlm from the file.

    When i download windows 7 in the download manager it says cannot remove .dlm from file because it is being used by another applications. What should i do so i can install windows 7
    • Kingoftrees
    • Thread
    • download manager error messages file locking file management installation issues support technical help troubleshooting user guide windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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