Every now and then, while deleting files and folders, Windows may throw an error message telling you that “the action can’t be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program.” This is a huge inconvenience, not least because Windows never tells you exactly which program is using this file.
Recover Disappeared Files and Folders in Windows 11 [Tutorial]
So today we'll look at how to identify and unblock a file or folder that's preventing you from completing the task.
Note on Windows 10 compatibility: Although the screenshots in this guide are from Windows 11, the methods mentioned herein also work fine on Windows 10.
These are the two best ways to find out which file or folder is being used by an app or service in Windows 11.
