Windows 10: Windows says files are open when they are not.

Discus and support Windows says files are open when they are not. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I try to remove my USB drive or change a folder name, I get a message stating that a file on the drive or in the folder is open and that it needs... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Lisa Visco, Aug 29, 2022.

  1. LISA VISCO
    Lisa Visco Win User

    Windows says files are open when they are not.


    When I try to remove my USB drive or change a folder name, I get a message stating that a file on the drive or in the folder is open and that it needs to be closed first. When I open task manager, there is no file open. I keep having to restart my computer in order to change a folder name. How can I fix this problem?

    :)
     
    Lisa Visco, Aug 29, 2022
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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, Aug 29, 2022
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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, Aug 29, 2022
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  4. EYEINTHESKY
    EyeInTheSky Win User

    Windows says files are open when they are not.

    What App to use to open a .mht file?

    I downloaded the MHTViewer from the Windows Store but it won't open my Windows Steps Recorder files.

    I would appreciate very much another suggestion that can view a .mht file that has pictures mixed with text.
     
    EyeInTheSky, Aug 29, 2022
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