the action can't be completed because the file is open in windows explorer
This error message is driving me crazy "the action can't be completed because the file is open in windows explorer" i downloaded anime the format is mkv, iv downloaded many mkv anime series, just this one won't let me delete it, iv restarted my computer, same error, i even tried safe mode but when i try to delete it comes up preparing to delete and the status is calculating, i let that wait for 2 mins, nothing happened. So why can't i just delete this one single file. really need help, thanks.
July 26th, 2010 8:14am

Here are two little programs that should delete your file. Read, download and run the free KillBox, it doesn’t need installing, here http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php Alternatively, LockHunter, 32-bit or 64-bit here http://lockhunter.com/index.htm
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July 26th, 2010 10:32am

yea thanks for that, i was reading up on here and people had similar issues. so i got he lock hunter program, and deleted them for me. great program :D i was using before East Tec Eraser, but its annoying having to restart the computer all the time just to delete the files, while lock hunter does it without restart. so i guess thats ok. but i still would like to know why is window explorer.exe interfering with this mkv file??? never had this problem on XP, just on windows 7 iv experience it. would like more info on it tho. thanks anyways :D
July 26th, 2010 12:49pm

but i still would like to know why is window explorer.exe interfering with this mkv file??? never had this problem on XP, just on windows 7 iv experience it. would like more info on it tho. This article may answer your question: Why can't I delete a file or folder? J Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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July 27th, 2010 11:28am

I JUST HAD THE SAME PROB WITH THIS JAP ANIMAE THAT I FOUND. THAT LOCK PROGRAM WORKS.
September 26th, 2010 4:07pm

Here are two little programs that should delete your file. Read, download and run the free KillBox, it doesn’t need installing, here http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/files/killbox.php Alternatively, LockHunter, 32-bit or 64-bit here http://lockhunter.com/index.htm I created an account for the soul purpose of thanking you my friend. I had been trying to figure out how to delete a file for over an hour now. downloaded lockhunter and BAM deleted it in an instant. you're a cool dude, thanks a lot for the help
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February 7th, 2011 10:22am

I’m glad that it worked and thank you for setting up an account to let us know.
February 7th, 2011 1:34pm

This does NOT WORK, my mesage says it is in an MKV FILE ? What can one do? Jiorgio@aol.com
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February 27th, 2011 6:05am

OK - LOCKHUNTER WORKED, Thanks JIORGIO
February 27th, 2011 6:19am

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