Windows 8 delete files

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You should be able to delete the file now. Once found, select it and click on “End Process” to stop it.

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The “Description” section will help you find the right process. Look for a process associated with a program that could open your particular file. To fix this, press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to fire up the Task Manager and move to the processes tab. Therefore, even when no program has the file opened in it, Windows will still say that a program is using the file.

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Furthermore, there is a chance a program might have a hidden process that may still be using the file.