To delete a file when it is open in another program, first close the program using the file. If the program is unresponsive, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to launch Task Manager, find the program, and ...

How to delete a file being used by another program . Here are some practical ways to dodge the pop-up and delete files that are in use by a program on your Windows PC.

You can also end the program that is using the file from this screen. Just click on "End task" next to the program you wish ...