Windows 10: Files won't delete, says they are in another program

Discus and support Files won't delete, says they are in another program in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I wanted to delete the folders in multiple flash drives and I am getting quirkly behavior.However, one folder just one delete. It says it is open in... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EdwardSebesta1, Jan 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM.

  1. EDWARDSEBESTA1
    EdwardSebesta1 Win User

    Files won't delete, says they are in another program


    I wanted to delete the folders in multiple flash drives and I am getting quirkly behavior.However, one folder just one delete. It says it is open in another program.IT ISN'T OPEN IN ANY OTHER PROGRAM.Also, I can't try reformatting the flash drive.MICROSOFT NEEDS TO STOP BEING INCOMPETENT. I just want to delete folders and I it is become a project. This is such a stupid problem.

    :)
     
    EdwardSebesta1, Jan 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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  2. KBD
    KBD Win User

    Plz recomend program to recover deleted files.

    Let me try what you guys suggested, i am willing to pay for the program to get the files back.
     
    KBD, Jan 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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  3. FABIANO LEHMKUHL
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl Win User
    Windows 10 won´t start any program as Administrator

    Hello. I´m having this issue since installed one of the latest Windows 10 system updates.

    When I try to open any program that requires Administrator confirmation (that screen with the Yes/No question), this dialog won´t appear anymore. The screen background stays darkened and nothing happens.

    1. Using Windows 10 Home (x64)
    2. My microsoft user account is properly checked
    3. I´m the administrator of the PC
    4. Already tried do create another administrator user account - same problem, no success
    5. Cannot start any program/service that requires administrator authorization (not even regedit)
    Please help!
     
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl, Jan 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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  4. JUHO VAINIKKA
    Juho Vainikka Win User

    Files won't delete, says they are in another program

    Windows won`t open an program when using Microsoft user

    Windows won`t open an program when I try to open it with Microsoft account user, but when I login with local account, that program opens. I have tried with 2 Microsoft accounts, 1 admin and 1 normal user, and it won`t open in either one of them. What can cause this?

    ***Moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Tilit, profiilit ja kirjautuminen***
     
    Juho Vainikka, Jan 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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