Windows 10: Why can't I move a folder?

Discus and support Why can't I move a folder? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have a folder with icons in it which I downloaded online to import into a program I have called FolderMagic. I've had and used this program for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Nikilet, Aug 2, 2016.

  1. NIKILET
    Nikilet Win User

    Why can't I move a folder?


    I have a folder with icons in it which I downloaded online to import into a program I have called FolderMagic. I've had and used this program for years. After importing the icons into the FolderMagic program, I want to save this icon folder as a sub-folder inside another folder. I keep getting:

    "This action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program. Close the folder or file and try again."

    I get this same message when I try to delete the folder. I've never run into this before so I have no idea what to do.

    :)
     
    Nikilet, Aug 2, 2016
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  2. PATBOUNDS
    PatBounds Win User

    email folders

    Why can't I move a message from my inbox to a folder?
     
    PatBounds, Aug 2, 2016
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  3. JOHNKAU
    JohnKau Win User
    why can't i enable dynamic lock on my windows 10 pc

    why can't i enable dynamic lock on my windows 10 pc I can't click the box

    Moved from Insider
     
    JohnKau, Aug 2, 2016
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  4. WHATPHOEB
    Whatphoeb Win User

    Why can't I move a folder?

    Press the Windows Key + E combination on keyboard. This will launch File Explorer, in the ribbon, click View tab. Then click Options -> Change folder and search options. Moving on, in the Folder Options windows so opened, scroll down and found the Launch folder windows in a separate process option under Advanced settings. Since you’re facing this issue, you would find this option enabled, hence disable it. Click Apply followed by OK. You can now close all the instances of File Explorer via Task Manager or reboot the machine, if setting is not applied immediately.
     
    Whatphoeb, Aug 2, 2016
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  5. NIKILET
    Nikilet Win User
    The option "Launch folders windows in a separate process." was NOT enabled.

    After I restarted my machine I was able to move the folder I mentioned above, however, I should not have to restart to move a folder.
     
    Nikilet, Apr 4, 2018
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