When you can't open, edit, or delete a file in Windows File Explorer, it's either still open in a program running in the background or something didn't close properly.

Action cannot be completed because the file is open ... Cannot rename file Action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program. ... Junk Files in Windows 11: What can you delete ...

I am trying to fix an HP Pavilion A610E, running WinXP SP3. The Recycle Bin icon on the desktop shows that there are files in it, and when I right-click it, it does give me the option to empty ...

Can’t rename or delete a folder, The action cannot be completed because a file or folder in it is open in another program. ... This post will help you if you cannot rename files in Windows.