Windows 10: The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

Discus and support The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; 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... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by GlennBaron1, Oct 26, 2020.

  1. 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, Oct 26, 2020
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  2. Kapil Arya MVP, Oct 26, 2020
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  3. When clicking the files getting error that the file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action.

    Hello,

    I understand that when you try to open the file, you are prompted that the files does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. We will certainly help you.

    • What file are you trying to open?
    This issue is caused if the file is not associated with any of the application or program to open it.

    If those files are the pictures as I can see that you are trying to access the picture folder. I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if the issue resolves.

    • Right click on the file and select Open with.
    • Select Photo App or Photo Gallery.
    • Double click and check if you are able to open that file.
    Keep us posted if the issue is resolved. We are glad to help you.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Oct 26, 2020
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  4. The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program

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

    Sorry, I'm not sure where to put this, but recently, I've tried to rename one of my files, and this message pops up (The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program...). I was trying to rename one of the files
    in the Steam (game distributing platform for those that didn't know) folder. I later tried to move the folder, but the same message popped up. So, I decided to drag a different into the same destination this "broken" folder was in. When I dragged a folder
    into that destination, nothing went wrong. I'm not sure what to do...

    Please help me...thanks in advance.

    Sorry again if I left this topic in the wrong area. I'm not sure where to put it, but I have the issue I have is on Windows 10.
     
    TheLoneMaster, Oct 26, 2020
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