Reply #1: Can't delete a file while it's being used [View All]

[scottxyz]

So the trick is, find the program that's using it, and close that program.

If the program using it is somehow "hidden", making it hard to close, then bring up the Task Manager (by holding down CONTROL and ALT while pressing DELETE, and then clicking on Task Manager). This will show a list of _all_ running Applications, and a (longer) list of Processes (which includes "hidden" applications).

One of these Processes may be the one which is using your file. You can click on a Process and then hit the 'End Process' button.

BUT BE CAREFUL not to end a Process that you really need! If you're not sure, get more help to figure out WHICH Process is using that file.