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.

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.

Learn how to delete residual files, folders, registry keys & traces after uninstalling software on a Windows 11/10 computer.

When you can't open, edit, or delete a file in Windows File Explorer, the file is still open in a program running in the ...

Say goodbye to file clutter on Windows 11 with this step-by-step guide on setting up automatic deletion of old files. Enjoy a cleaner and more efficient system.

Meeting DoD standards for securely deleting files in Windows 11 requires the use of a special application. Fortunately, Microsoft provides one for free in Sysinternals.

Wondering what really happens when you delete a file on Windows? Learn how deletion works, where files go, and if you can recover them.