Windows 10: when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program"

Discus and support when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; after windows 11 latest update ,every time if i play video files,its showing "file used by another program" ,but i didn't used in another... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by mohamed arsath1, Feb 14, 2025.

  1. MOHAMED ARSATH1
    mohamed arsath1 Win User

    when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program"


    after windows 11 latest update ,every time if i play video files,its showing "file used by another program" ,but i didn't used in another application,other file formats are working fine,checked task manager also other video players are not running,still issue remains ,help me to resolve

    :)
     
    mohamed arsath1, Feb 14, 2025
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  2. RAKESH NARAYANASWAMY
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy Win User

    Opening Graphic and Video Files

    Hi Ralph,

    Please follow the steps and see if it helps:

    • Right click on the video file.
    • Click on open with
    • Choose the appropriate program to open with.
    Hope this helps, let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Feb 14, 2025
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  3. 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 14, 2025
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  4. KEITHM
    KeithM Win User

    when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program"

    Please give steps to open the paths to Program Files

    If you want to open File Explorer to your C: drive without any registry tweaks, you'll need to do so from a shortcut you create.
    1. Open File Explorer to This PC.
    2. Right-click Winndows (Cwhen i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program" :) and select Create Shortcut:
      when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program" 355942d1640825406t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1136-.png
    3. Clock OK in the altert dialog:
      when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program" 355944d1640825706t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1137-.png
    4. And you'll have a shortcut on your Desktop:
      when i open video files ,its showing "file used by another program" 355945d1640825905t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1138-.png
     
    KeithM, Feb 14, 2025
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