Windows 10: The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process

Discus and support The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I was using my Windows 10 PC and foolishly deleted a registry from regedit. This caused my system to go awry and since then I am facing the BSOD. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by SiddharthGarg1, Mar 15, 2021.

  1. SIDDHARTHGARG1
    SiddharthGarg1 Win User

    The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process


    I was using my Windows 10 PC and foolishly deleted a registry from regedit.


    This caused my system to go awry and since then I am facing the BSOD.


    I have tried resetting the system but the error 'There was a problem resetting your PC' came.


    I then tried:


    cd %windir%\system32\config

    ren system system.001

    ren software software.001


    The 'ren software software.001' gave the error:

    The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process error


    What should I do now?


    I would like to keep my data that's stored in my system as I have no backup or system restore point. So repairing is what I would prefer over a fresh clean reinstall, if possible.


    Note: I don't have a Windows 10 installation disc.

    :)
     
    SiddharthGarg1, Mar 15, 2021
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  2. GNJHA
    GNJha Win User

    Boot Process

    Hi,

    Please suggest me a link that can explain the boot process step by step of ...

    • Windows 7,
    • Windows 8.1,
    • Windows 10,
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 and
    • Windows Server 2012 R2

    With Regards

    InTech
     
    GNJha, Mar 15, 2021
    #2
  3. STEEVO
    Steevo Win User
    GPU-z process listing

    W1zz


    Could we get a process list of applications using the GPU and the amount of use for each process?



    Thanks
     
    Steevo, Mar 15, 2021
    #3
  4. INNOVATIVEONE
    InnovativeOne Win User

    The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process

    Could not reassociate with File History data - The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.

    Hello,

    I am having problems changing File History drives so that I can recover data from a PC that has failed. In order to access the File History of the failed PC I follow these steps:

    1) File History settings -> Set up File History -> Turn off

    2) File History settings -> Set up File History -> Select Drive

    3) File History settings -> Select a File History drive -> Choose drive and then the existing backup, click OK

    4) Do you want to use this drive for File History again? -> Click Yes

    Error dialog "Could not reassociate with File History data - The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process."

    I have verified that no other processes are accessing the drive in question using Process Explorer from www.sysinternals.com. Rebooting the machine makes no difference.

    Any ideas?
     
    InnovativeOne, Mar 15, 2021
    #4
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