Windows 10: The action can't be completed because the file or folder is open in windows explorer

Discus and support The action can't be completed because the file or folder is open in windows explorer in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Everytime I tried to delete some files an error is occurring showing above phrasePlease help me out with this annoying problem... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Muhammed, Nov 15, 2023.

  1. MUHAMMED
    Muhammed Win User

    The action can't be completed because the file or folder is open in windows explorer


    Everytime I tried to delete some files an error is occurring showing above phrasePlease help me out with this annoying problem

    :)
     
    Muhammed, Nov 15, 2023
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Nov 15, 2023
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  3. KREIJ
    Kreij Win User
    How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

    Some suggestions
     
    Kreij, Nov 15, 2023
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  4. GLENNBARON1
    GlennBaron1 Win User

    The action can't be completed because the file or folder is open in windows explorer

    The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

    Below is the message I receive when I try to move a folder within One Drive using file explorer. Help?

    "The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program"
     
    GlennBaron1, Nov 15, 2023
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