Unable to delete, move, or perform any action on a file because it is locked by a process? Find out which process is locking a file in Windows 11/10 using various methods discussed in this article.

Windows doesn't tell you which program is using a file and prevents you from renaming, moving, or deleting a file while it is in use. The File Locksmith tool adds a right-click menu item that shows ...

Open Task Manager Locate the process Right-click on it and select Open file location Where does it take you? The System32 folder – Then its likey an OS process If it is not situated in the Windows ...

There are some media files I wish to shift around, but some troublesome application has ahold of them even after a fresh boot. I bet I could move them from a Safe-Mode boot, but I would like to know ...