š„“Who is using my files?
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Simplest way to find the process
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Published
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Which-Process-Is-Using-My-Files
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Mar 29, 2024
This article is aim to help you figure out a really common problem, but someone may not have a way to resolve it.
When you are trying to delete files or folders in your File Explorer, sometimes you may get a prompt that says, āA process is using the file or folder that prevents deleting itā.
Solution
You can use theĀ Resource MonitorĀ for this, which comesĀ built-inĀ with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
- OpenĀ Resource Monitor, which can be found
- By searching forĀ Resource MonitorĀ orĀ resmon.exeĀ in the start menu, or
- As a button on theĀ PerformanceĀ tab in yourĀ Task Manager
- Go to theĀ CPUĀ tab
- In theĀ ProcessesĀ section, select all processes by clicking the checkbox next to "Image" in the headers.
- Use theĀ search fieldĀ in theĀ Associated HandlesĀ section, right-click the process stop it.
