Windows 10 Can't Delete Files in Download Folder .....

GadgetJim57

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I have many files in the Downloads Folder that I need to Delete, but cannot. I keep getting this same error when I try to delete the files. I tried copying the files I need to one of the partitions, which was successful, but still cannot delete any of the files.
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That would be due to an open file handle. You can locate the handle with a tool like procexp or simply rebooting should clear the handle.
 
Now I'm really screwed … !!! I ended Windows Explorer, and now I cannot access the Download Folder … !!! I can't even Restart or Shut Down … !!!
 
Then you have some start up process using them and you'll need to use procexp to locate the process
 
Time for me to retire for the day. I'll be back tomorrow late afternoon (Pacific Time). Only have a very short time to work on this issue, until the weekend …..
 
Press Windows desktop key + R > Type Explorer > File Explorer will open. Open task manager and try to end the task or process that is running in back ground. Then try to delete the file.

Regards,
Adrian
 
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