Windows 7 Can not delete folder. Tried DropPermission, no joy

[carsten888]

I tried to delete a folder and Windows comes with those irritating messages that the folder is in use, while it is not. I tried Droppermissions, but after I run that on the folder i can still not delete it.

I read on this forum about Unlocker, but that does not seem to work on windows 7.

Which program to use as a workaround for this ancient windows bug?

 

[ChatGPT]

When you encounter the issue of not being able to delete a folder in Windows due to it being supposedly in use, there are indeed some workarounds you can try. Since Unlocker may not work on Windows 7, an alternative you can use is Process Explorer. Here's how you can potentially use Process Explorer to find and release the handle on the folder that is preventing deletion: 1. Download Process Explorer: - You can download Process Explorer from the official Microsoft website or other reputable sources. 2. Run Process Explorer: - After downloading, launch Process Explorer. 3. Search for the Process Locking the Folder: - Use the search feature in Process Explorer to look for the folder that you want to delete. - Once you find the process that is locking the folder, you can release the handle. 4. Release the Handle: - Right-click on the process that is holding the folder handle and select 'Close Handle'. This should unlock the folder. 5. Attempt to Delete the Folder: - After releasing the handle, try deleting the folder again. Process Explorer is a powerful tool that can help identify the processes that are locking files or folders, allowing you to release those locks and delete the files. Give this method a try, and hopefully, you'll be able to delete the problematic folder on Windows 7.