Fix The action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program on Windows 10/11
0If you're encountering the error "This action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program" on Windows 10 or 11, it usually happens because the file or application is still running in the background.
To resolve this, you can follow these steps:
First, open *Task Manager**. Right-click on any empty space on your taskbar and select **Task Manager**. Once it opens, look under the **Processes* or *Apps* tab to see if the program or file you're trying to move or delete is still running. For example, if you're trying to uninstall an app like "Samsung Dex," but it's still open in the background, find it in the list, right-click on it, and select **End Task**. This should stop the program, allowing you to proceed.
If you still encounter the issue, try restarting your computer. A restart will close all background applications, and after rebooting, you should be able to delete or move the file without any problems.
0:00 Introduction
0:05 Why the error occurs
0:10 Open *Task Manager*
0:20 End the task of the running app
0:35 Restart your computer
1:00 Conclusion
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