Moving folders does not work: "Opened in another program

Often you cannot move folders because the message "File is open in another program" appears. At first glance, you have not opened a file from the folder and this message still appears. We'll show you why and how you can still move or delete the folder.

Folders cannot be moved - that's why

Even if you have not opened the file in a program yourself, it can still be active:

• The most common reason: The virus scanner has discovered the folder and is searching the files for suspicious elements.
• To check this, you can temporarily switch off the virus scanner and try again to move the folder.
• You can also read this procedure for Antivir and Avast.
• Another reason: If you opened the folder in Explorer and clicked on it, the problem may also be here.
• If the preview is activated, problems often occur. Therefore, click on "Preview window" under "View" so that this is no longer selected.
• If you continue to experience problems, you should use FreeCommander, which makes it easier to move files around.