Windows 10: Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open in another software.

Discus and support Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open in another software. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; when Microsoft going to fix "Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open even though it's not"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ruben Espinosa2, Jun 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM.

  1. RUBEN ESPINOSA2
    Ruben Espinosa2 Win User

    Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open in another software.


    when Microsoft going to fix "Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open even though it's not"

    :)
     
    Ruben Espinosa2, Jun 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open in another software. :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open in another software. :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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  3. SPOOKYWILLOW
    SpookyWillow Win User
    How to delete a folder if XP says it will make some programs not work?

    yeah just delete it, xp just picks up that theres an .exe and warns you that the folder contains a program.

    afaik hjt is stand alone and runs from its own folder without installing it, if this is the case then just delete it, if you had to install it then uninstall it via add/remove programs.
     
    SpookyWillow, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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  4. THELAUGHINGMAN
    TheLaughingMan Win User

    Can't delete program or folder because computer says its open in another software.

    Strange Vista Ultimate Add/Remove Programs

    Yes, the install was corrupted the first time you tried to install it most likely. Now the system does believe it is installed and/or can't find the Uninstaller; however, the program scanner can still find the program folder.

    Does the software work and just listed repeated? If so, use CCleaner. Under tools and Uninstaller (I think) you can delete the install listing with uninstalling anything.

    If the software does not work, then you are going to have to start the uninstaller from something else like Ccleaner, directly from the program folder, or some other third party app. Then reinstall the software after a restart.

    If that fails. Delete the program folder and user folder (Optional). Then run the uninstaller. It will say software not installed...blah blah, remove this listing? Click Yes. Then restart, reinstall.
     
    TheLaughingMan, Jun 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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