How do you force delete a file that Cannot be found?

Fix “Could Not Find This Item” When Deleting in Windows

1. Use Command Prompt To Fix “Could Not Find This Item”
2. Rename The File Using Command Prompt Before Deleting It.
3. Delete Files That Have No Extension.
4. Delete The Folder Containing The File.
5. Kill The Process That May Be Using The File.
6. Create An Archive & Delete The Files.

How do you fix this action Cannot be completed because the other program is busy?

Error: This action cannot be completed because the other application is busy. Select ‘Switch to’ to activate the busy application and correct the problem. Choose ‘Switch to’ to activate the busy application and correct the problem.

How do you tell if a file is open in another program?

Identify which handle or DLL is using a file

1. Open Process Explorer. Running as administrator.
2. Enter the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F.
3. A search dialog box will open.
4. Type in the name of the locked file or other file of interest.
5. Click the button “Search”.
6. A list will be generated.

What does it mean when a file is open in another program?

The error “File is open in another program” occurs when you perform an operation on a file but because the file is being accessed by another program, you are not able to execute tasks or operations on it. However, if the file is not used by any of the applications on your computer, this can be a troublesome error.

Can be completed because the folder is open in another program?

Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete or Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard or right-click the Start menu and select “Task Manager”. Find the program, right-click on it and select “End task” from the drop-down menu. This will end the process and the problem should be fixed.

How do you fix another program is currently using this file?

Close Programs Running in the Background Right-click on the program that’s using that file and select End Task to close it. If the error message does not indicate which program uses that file, close all the programs you don’t need. Check if the error is gone.