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Discus and support Cannot rename video files, "action cant be completed bc the file is open in shell... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Also cannot delete files, if I task manager end the task it then works for around an hour before breaking again. I have already installed the latest... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Zoey.._._, Feb 1, 2025.

  1. ZOEY.._._
    Zoey.._._ Win User

    Cannot rename video files, "action cant be completed bc the file is open in shell...


    Also cannot delete files, if I task manager end the task it then works for around an hour before breaking again. I have already installed the latest windows and graphics drivers updates. I have already gone through a full and offline scan with Ms Defender, the only thing I've even downloaded recently was Medal.Tv. I am using windows 11 and have an Nvidia GPU, the files I am specifically trying to open are from Nvidias screen recording software. I have also already used DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and scf /scannow in CMD as admin. Completely stumped and cannot find anyone else w

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    Zoey.._._, Feb 1, 2025
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  2. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Feb 1, 2025
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  3. AX_CAP
    ax_Cap Win User
    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Solved!!!!!

    Use 7zip.

    open the 7zip file manager, go to the folder of the long name file, select the file, right click on it and select "rename".
    erase some of the words of the file and press enter.

    regards!!!!!
     
    ax_Cap, Feb 1, 2025
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  4. PATRICK8
    Patrick8 Win User

    Cannot rename video files, "action cant be completed bc the file is open in shell...

    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Hi Ramsey,

    I suggest to try "Long Path Tool" program .

    before I have problem cannot copy file because file name too long. and after I found long path tool and now my problem solved

    Thanks

    Patrick
     
    Patrick8, Feb 1, 2025
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