Windows 10: How to find which file or folder is open when I try to rename a file?

Discus and support How to find which file or folder is open when I try to rename a file? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am trying to rename a folder, but receive an error message that a file or folder is open.I rebooted already twice.How can I find what is holding the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Efrat Nakash efratnakash, May 9, 2023.

  1. EFRAT NAKASH EFRATNAKASH
    Efrat Nakash efratnakash Win User

    How to find which file or folder is open when I try to rename a file?


    I am trying to rename a folder, but receive an error message that a file or folder is open.I rebooted already twice.How can I find what is holding the folder?Thanks,Efrat

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    Efrat Nakash efratnakash, May 9, 2023
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  2. 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, May 9, 2023
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  3. YESME
    yesme Win User
    Can't open or rename file (name is too long) WTF?

    Thanks a lot Mate, it works!!!!!
     
    yesme, May 9, 2023
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  4. TESTER100
    Tester100 Win User

    How to find which file or folder is open when I try to rename a file?

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

    I have just signed up to say a huge thanks! There were so many trash results in Google... Cmd hasn't helped, then there were results so trial crapware posted by 1 post accounts on other forums. The solution with 7zip is just great, thanks again! A VLC media player recording had an incredible long name, which was on a user folder on C:, so renaming higher folders wasn't really possible.
     
    Tester100, May 9, 2023
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