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How to Delete Locked Files and Folders in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
44How to Delete Locked Files and Folders in Windows 10 [Tutorial]
When you run into a locked folder in Windows 10, the system won’t allow you to do anything with it -- open it, delete it, or move it -- without the password. For folders that you didn’t lock, finding the password often isn’t an option. You can’t open these folders, but you can delete them -- even though a simple right-click “Delete” won’t work, nor will the delete button.
When a file is open by another app or process, Windows 10 puts the file into a locked state, and you can't delete, modify, or move it to another location. Usually, after the file is no longer in use, the application will unlock it automatically, but that's not always the case. Sometimes, a file may not unlock successfully, and even if you try to take any action, you'll see a warning that the operation can't be completed because it's open by another program.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
how to delete locked files
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).