How to delete a file being used by another program Here are some practical ways to dodge the pop-up and delete files that are in use by a program on your Windows PC.

Unlocker is a program that kicks in when Windows can't delete or rename a file and provides a series of options for enabling you to do so. The first step is to download the Unlocker program.

Understanding how to delete a file in Linux is an important part of a keeping your computer's file system well-organized. Without regular maintenance, hard drives can quickly become disorganized ...

Windows won't let you delete, move, or rename a file if a program is using it. Frustratingly, it also won't tell you which program is using the file so that you can solve the problem.

One of the most common problems that arises when attempting to clean out your system is a file's unwillingness to be deleted. This can be caused by a number of factors, including file or folder ...

First open My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Advanced Settings. Check the boxes corresponding to the Display the contents of system folders and Show hidden files and folders options.

If you cannot delete a file or a folder on an NTFS file system volume in Windows, follow the solutions mentioned in this post to resolve the issue.

IDG macOS prompts you when you try to delete items using Option plus Finder > Empty Trash. But if macOS thinks a file is in use by an application or the system, even that bypass doesn’t help.

Free up disk space by deleting previous System Image copies & Backups in Windows 11/10 via Backup and Restore > Manage Spaces.