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Windows explorer keeps handle open on executable files
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Mar 15, 20262170 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I have problem overwriting any .exe from windows explorer (drag/drop or copy paste) I receive the error message: "The action can't be completed because the folder or a file in it is open in another program". I used a sysinternal tool to check who has a hold on the said file and it is the System pro…
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Fix for: Windows explorer keeps handle open on executable files
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As weird as it may sound (I don't really understand) but following the steps described in this blog post corrected everything. Basically I typed the following in an administrator Command Prompt and it all started to work magically: net user administ…
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