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

Neemobeer

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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.

 

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GadgetJim57

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Thanks. I will now try rebooting .....

 

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Reboot did not work. Still cannot delete the files in the Download Folder …..

 

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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 … !!!

 

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Then you have some start up process using them and you'll need to use procexp to locate the process

 

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Ctrl shift esc click on file run then type explorer

 

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Neemobeer said:

Ctrl shift esc click on file run then type explorer

Click to expand...

When I hold down Control - Shift - Esc .... opens up Task Manager. What do I do next … ?

 

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File > Run type explorer and hit enter

 

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Neemobeer said:

File > Run type explorer and hit enter

Click to expand...

I do not understand …. I need clear instructions step by step …..

 

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If you want me to get to File Explorer … I am there already …

 

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What or Where is "File" … ? and then "Run" … ???

 

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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 …..

 

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Press Link Removed 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,
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I do not see "Runll32" in the Task Manager, so I cannot close it.

 

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I booted into Safe Mode, but still have the same problem. Error messages says "file is open in another application."

 

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I tried Process Explorer, which worked ! I can now delete the files in the Downloads Folder.

 

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