22.10.2013 · Solution 1. First check if the file exists (File.Exists) if so try to open for write within try and catch block, if exception is generated then it is used by another process. However finding something through exception is not the best way!
04.01.2022 · I am trying to create windows batch script to check the size of file after it is downloaded but it fails with this message. The Process cannot access the file as it is used by another process 2048 was unexpected at this time. Thanks in …
12.12.2018 · Fix: The Process Cannot Access the File Because It is Being Used by Another Process. If the issue is with your Computer or a Laptop you should try using Restoro which can scan the repositories and replace corrupt and missing files. This works in most cases, where the issue is originated due to a system corruption.
22.01.2012 · It's not safe to unlock a file used by another process, if it's used by another process it's likely writing to the file. If you unlock the file it will likely corrupt the data. Unmarked as answer by Esther Fan Microsoft employee Tuesday, February 1, 2011 2:55 AM
Open Process Explorer. Running as administrator. · Enter the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F. · A search dialog box will open. · Type in the name of the locked file or ...
31.12.2020 · Locate the program using your file. Right-click the program using the file in question and select End Process. If you cannot find the file with the steps above, try the delete option in the next section. Delete file in Safe Mode. It may be possible to delete the file or folder through Windows Safe Mode.
cannot delete (LARGE.xls file): It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using this file and try again. I subsequently ...
01.08.2010 · @Louis - It may be that processes that access that file don't close it immediately, in which case Process Explorer will find those handles / processes for you - I'm not sure how to work out which of those handles is blocking your use of that file however (not all Handles will block access to a file - two processes can share the same file depending on the access that each …