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    Can’t Delete a Windows File or Folder? Here’s How to Fix It

    Key Takeaways Windows doesn’t tell you which program is using a file and prevents you from renaming, moving, or deleting a file while it is in use. The File Locksmith tool adds a right-click menu item that shows you which programs are using a file and lets you force them to close. You can also use the Resource Monitor or…

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    How to recover your files from the Windows.old folder

    To recover files after a Windows 11 (or 10) upgrade, open File Explorer > C > Windows.old > Users, open your profile folder, and copy the files to a new location. If you recently performed an in-place upgrade on your computer to a newer version of Windows 11 (or 10), and you didn’t erase the previous setup, you can still…

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    How to fix File History not backing up OneDrive folder on Windows

    To include OneDrive files in your File History backup, open OneDrive Settings > Sync and backup, click on “Advanced settings,” and click on “Download all files” to sync your files to your computer. This will allow File History to include those cloud files in the next backup. On Windows 11 (and 10), you can set up File History to automatically back…

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