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Identify Which Process Is Blocking a File in Windows

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OrinThomas
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Jul 13, 2025
When you see the error "The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process," you can use several built-in or free tools to find out which process is locking the file or fo...
Updated Jul 14, 2025
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