Question Force delete

[rockerrb3]

I have a file that keeps saying try again when I try to delete it. I don't know what program is using this file. How do I delete it without having to restart the computer?

 

[DSzymborski]

Stopping the process is usually the easiest way.

Since you have told us precisely nothing about the file, it's hard to say much else.

 

[rockerrb3]

it's a .mkv file and states that it opens with movies and tv (part of windows 10 OS). I can't find that program running n e where using the task manager. How can i delete the file?

 

[DSzymborski]

it's a .mkv file and states that it opens with movies and tv (part of windows 10 OS). I can't find that program running n e where using the task manager. How can i delete the file?

Have you tried deleting it from safe mode?

The file doesn't need to be running, a process just has to be using it. A common one, for example, is deleting a file that is actively being shared by something like Torrent software. Or a file that was open in an editor that is not completely closed.

 

[rockerrb3]

no. i don't want to have to restart the computer. I've got a lot of things running and I don't want to have to remember which files and programs I've got running to reopen all the files and programs.

 

[Math Geek]

i use this for such problems.

LockHunter is a free 64/32 bit tool to delete files blocked by any processes

LockHunter is a foolproof file unlocker for 32 and 64 Windows

lockhunter.com

does not always work but rarely does it fail.

 

[DSzymborski]

no. i don't want to have to restart the computer. I've got a lot of things running and I don't want to have to remember which files and programs I've got running to reopen all the files and programs.

Sounds like you have far more urgent issues. I have no desire to cajole unwilling people into doing very basic things to resolve their problems, so I wish you the best of luck in finding a solution to your problems.

 

[rockerrb3]

i use this for such problems.

LockHunter is a free 64/32 bit tool to delete files blocked by any processes

LockHunter is a foolproof file unlocker for 32 and 64 Windows

lockhunter.com

does not always work but rarely does it fail.

That worked!