I can’t remove the folder from the computer: what to do? How to delete a failed folder that does not delete in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP? How to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program?
The article describes several ways to delete the folder not removed as a result.
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- With what methods can you remove from the computer not removed the folder?
- Delete the folder by rebooting the computer
- Delete the unexplored folder after checking the system
- The folder is not removed due to viruses
- Configure the folder
- Delete an unexplored folder using third -party programs
- Video: How to delete a folder or file that is not deleted? Just!
Many users often face a situation where they cannot remove a particular folder from the computer. There can be many reasons for this, and, accordingly, the methods of solving the problem are also different. In this review, we will consider these methods and find out how to delete the unreasonable folders from the system " Windows XP/7/8/10»In the case of a particular system error.
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
With what methods can you remove from the computer not removed the folder?
You can list several basic methods that will help remove the folder if it refuses to remove in conventional methods:
- To restart a computer
- Check the system
- Delete viruses
- Configure the folder
- Delete the folder using third -party programs
Delete the folder by rebooting the computer
Let's start with a simple one. If you tried to remove the folder, but instead of the removal process, you saw a system window with a message that removal is impossible, then some kind of system error happened. Most likely, this folder is used by any program on the computer, which blocks the removal process.
The most effective way is in this case the reboot of your computer or laptop. When rebooting, all programs and drivers will finish their work, and the system " Windows»Start from scratch. That is the whole secret.
We advise you to restart the computer with a standard method, as shown in the screenshot below (for example with " Windows 7" - in other versions of Windows, the rebooting occurs in about the same). In this case, you will save all the settings and documents, the system will be rebooted in normal mode. Do not press the reboot button on the system unit.
Delete the unexplored folder after checking the system
If you do not have a desire to constantly reboot the system, and use more “wise” methods, then you can simply check which program the folder is used and close this program.
We give some example. Suppose you decided to remove your skype. But at the same time you used not a standard method of deinstal, but simply tried to delete the folder itself in which the Skype program is located.
So, you went into system folders:
- We found a folder with Skype
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- And they decided to remove this folder, after which they saw such a picture. It is not difficult to guess that this folder is used by the Skype program.
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- This means that Skype at this moment is launched on a computer, therefore, it is impossible to remove the folder in which it is located. The work of the Skype program is fixed " Task dispatcher"(Starts with pressing three keys: Ctrl, Shift and ESC).
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- In the same " Task manager»You can complete the work of Skype. Click with the right mouse button on " Skype.exe"And then click on the button" Complete the process».
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
That's all. The Skype program will complete its work, after which you can calmly remove the folder in which it was. In the same way you can delete other folders. But this method will act only when you know exactly which program uses a particular folder.
The folder is not removed due to viruses
Often the folder is not removed due to the presence of certain malicious programs on the computer. By the way, viruses can fall on a computer not only from the Internet, but, as you know, from a disk or flash drive. It is possible that this happened in your case.
In this case, you will need to check your flash drive with an antivirus program:
- Run the antivirus and scan your flash drive. If the viruses were not found (not every virus can be detected by antiviruses), then you will have to format the flash drive. Click with the right button on the flash drive and then - on " Format».
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- Next, set up the formatting process as shown in the screenshot
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
Configure the folder
It is best to set up folders when you have a home network, and your computer is combined with other PCs. You can configure the folders so that no one can delete them, or only you personally can delete them.
This follows:
- Click on the folder with the right button and in the window opened click on " Properties»
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- Next, go to the tab " Safety"And click on the button" Additionally»
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- In the new window on the “Resolution” tab, we click on ” Change permits»
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- Next, click on " Change»
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- As a result, we put or remove the dawn, as shown in the screenshot and click " OK»
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
Delete an unexplored folder using third -party programs
The most convenient and quick way to get rid of the folder occupied by other processes is the use of special programs. One of the best programs of this kind is "" Unlocker". Download and install this program on the computer. She is free and weighs a little.
Next, let's give an example of how to remove the unstable folder:
- Click on the folder with the right button and in the open menu click on the item " Unlocker»
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program
- A program window with a list of processes that interfere with the deletion of your folder will open. Press " Unlock everything". After that, you can calmly remove the previously unrelated folder.
I can’t remove the folder from the computer what to do how to remove the unsteady folder, which does not remove in Windows 7, 8, 10, XP how to remove the folder if it writes that it is open in another program