Windows says your file is in use because it's open in another program? Learn how to force rename, delete, or move the file.

If you receive File in Use, The action can’t be completed because the file is open in another program even if the file is closed in another program, then this post will help you.

Open the ForceDelete program on your PC and drag those files or folders onto the ForceDelete window. You will see a Delete pop-up asking for confirmation to delete.

Once you have it installed, you can simply right-click the stubborn file and select Unlocker. Then you select the file from the program’s list, select Delete from the pull-down menu in the lower ...