Hi to all who have this bug- "file in use by Windows Explorer error"
I have a .MKV file on my computer that I'm unable to delete.
One method you can try is disabling explorer incase that's the cause for the problem...
Step 1
Start an Administrative Command Prompt...
Goto Start …>>> Type ( cmd ) enter
Black box appear >>> Then
Leave it open
Step 2
Press ctrl+alt+Del
Select Task manager
Start Task Manager,
Select Process then
Close/End Explorer.exe
Step3
Back to command prompt
Open the command prompt.
Find thefile directory that need to be delete
Change to the appropriate directory:
cd "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads" – ENTER
Delete the file:
del filename.mkv – ENTER
Example :
C:\user\awe>cd “%USERPROFILE%\Downloads” <Enter>
C:\user\awe\Downloads>del filename.mkv <Enter>
C:\user\awe\Downloads>_
Note: File Deleted,Done
Re-initialize explorer.exe by going back to Task Manager and clicking the..
File Menu > Add New Task (Run) and type in explorer.exe
Good Luck