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Are you getting the annoying error "The action can't be completed because another program opened the file or folder." when trying to delete, move, or rename a file or folder on your PC? This error usually occurs when Windows or background applications continue to use the file without displaying it. In this video, you'll learn step-by-step solutions to quickly fix the problem in Windows 11 or Windows 10.

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What causes the error?

The file is still being used by another application or background process.
The preview pane is active in File Explorer.
The file is blocked by a service, antivirus, or Windows itself.