How to delete files in Windows 10 that insist on staying and indicating in use even if they are not open: - Windows 10 is one of the most anticipated versions of Windows. Windows has offered existing consumers who are currently running Windows 8 or Windows 7 the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Although Microsoft has introduced new improvements and additions such as Cortana, Edge browser, etc., there are countless other flaws in the operating system. Corrupted files are one of the many headaches faced by most of the users. Users face problems in deleting unwanted files from their system. The problem is that some files insist that they are in use even though there are no open files or applications on the system. Read on to find out how to delete files that insist they are in use.
Read also: How to permanently delete files so they can't be restored again
Kill the Task Manager service
The Task Manager is one of the most useful tools in Windows. The Task Manager allows you to view the applications and services running on our system at any time. It also allows you to remove services that may be preventing you from removing some files.
So for example you have recognized that the service preventing you from deleting the file is Powerpoint, so you can find the service in Task Manager and right click on it. Now click on Final Assignment in the expanded menu. But if it's a system-based task, you might not be able to delete it even if you have admin privileges.
Using a third party tool
There is third party software called IObit Unlocker will help you in such situation. After you have downloaded and installed it from the link above, you need to right-click on the file or folder you want to delete. In the expanded menu, select IObit Unlocker.
Now a new window will open showing the processes associated with the file / folder to be removed. Click on unlock, this will free the file / folder from all processes associated with it. Otherwise you can press any of the drop-down menu options on the right to unlock option.
Safe boot if other options fail
Secure Boot is the best option if all other options fail. To start Safe Mode, type msconfig in the search box. Now click on the popup window. System configuration.
A new window will open. From here click Safe Boot already duplicated. It will ask the system to reboot into safe mode, where you can delete the file. To go back to normal mode, go to the msconfig window and uncheck the Safe Boot from Startup Options. This will restart the system in normal mode.
The ones outlined above are the best ways to get rid of unwanted files that insist on staying.
