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  1. SAM P_2
    Sam P_2 Win User

    Cannot Delete Notepad Files - "this action cannot be completed because the file is open in...


    Hello,I am running Windows 10 HomeI can not delete "Text Document" files aka saved notepad filesI get the same error message whether I drag the file to the recycle bin or if I right click and select delete.Either way I get a pop up that said:"File in UseThis action cannot be completed because the file is open in preview handler surrogate host"It seems to only occur for Text Documents from notepad. I don't seem to have this issue with any other file type.When I get this error there are no notepad windows open at all. I have tried going to task manager to see if notepad is open anywhere and to

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    Sam P_2, Jul 31, 2022
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  2. SANDEEP BHUGOO
    Sandeep Bhugoo Win User

    Batch file

    hello,

    i am not so good in creating batch files i need some help in creating one.

    in the following path

    C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS

    there is a .SHD and .SPL file created when prints launched

    i need a batch file to open the .SPL in notepad first then on closing the notepad opened, all the files .SHD and .SPL are permanently deleted

    any help please

    code to open the notepad is as below

    start notepad "C:\windows\system32\spool\printers\FP00002.SPL"

    the file is opened but there are unwanted characters that appear as well as below


    Cannot Delete Notepad Files - "this action cannot be completed because the file is open in... upload_2014-6-19_10-43-2-png.png
     
    Sandeep Bhugoo, Jul 31, 2022
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  3. SANDEEP BHUGOO
    Sandeep Bhugoo Win User
    Batch file

    in fact when i reset a user password it is supposed to print the generated password to a printer but i don't want to print it. i want the batch file to open the .spl file generated in notepad, i note the password then on closing the notepad, the files .shd and .spl are deleted permanently from the folder
     
    Sandeep Bhugoo, Jul 31, 2022
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  4. SANDEEP BHUGOO
    Sandeep Bhugoo Win User

    Cannot Delete Notepad Files - "this action cannot be completed because the file is open in...

    Batch file

    thank you for your reply. how to merge the codes so that the batch file does this

    the batch file displays the options below

    1. open the *.spl file in notepad
    2. delete the *.shd and *.spl files
    3.exit

    commands execute as options are selected
     
    Sandeep Bhugoo, Jul 31, 2022
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