Can't delete files if Preview Pane open in Win. Explorer


  1. ausgumbie
    Posts : 44
    Windows 10 Home, Ver. 1803, OS Build 17134.112
       New #1

    Can't delete files if Preview Pane open in Win. Explorer


    Hi all

    Just thought I'd throw this in - not sure if it relates to recent "Feature update to Windows 10, version 1607" (Anniversary Upgrade) or the more recent "Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB3176936)". However, I haven't noted this particular problem until today.

    At one point this evening I suddenly found I wasn't able to delete pdf files - I kept getting the familiar little box saying that I couldn't delete the file, it was open "in another program" or "being used by another program" - something like that.

    After a bit of fiddling and fretting I suddenly thought of the Preview Pane in Windows Explorer. I changed it to Details Pane on the View Tab and things returned to normal.
    Can't delete files if Preview Pane open in Win. Explorer-prvwpane.jpg
    Anyone else had this or am I on my own? Anyhoo, I pass it on.

    Cheers
    :)
    ausgumbie
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. dalchina
    Posts : 42,922
    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
       New #2

    Hi, this occurs with Acrobat Reader. It's not a Windows problem per se. I use Sumatra and don't have that problem. This is discussed at some length on a recent thread- you're welcome to search or browse for that.
      My Computers
    Quote Quote

  4. ausgumbie
    Posts : 44
    Windows 10 Home, Ver. 1803, OS Build 17134.112
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    dalchina said:
    ... This is discussed at some length on a recent thread- you're welcome to search or browse for that.
    Thanks dalchina

    I wish I'd searched before posting - exactly what I experienced. Anyhow, found it and will post the link here for others:
    Windows 10 explorer preview prevents PDF delete. Is this being fixed? - Windows 10 Forums

    Cheers

    ausgumbie
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
I have a blank space in my file explorer ribbon panel on the right. Can I place the preview pane there? I'm running the latest Windows 10 Pro.. 267522 Appreciate some insights on this..thank you.. Rgds, fonzie
Late last week, in file explorer with preview pane set to on, file explorer crashes/freezes when any document is selected. I'm using Windows 10 Pro Version 10.0.18362 Build 18362.
For about the last week the Preview pane in File Explorer has been turning on by itself. I've also run into a similar problem in which the Hidden Items checkbox will turn on after reboot or after an update. Running 20H2 Build 19042.610. Thanks...
I'll use the explorer preview pane regularly. I have multiple installs of windows 10 on different machines. On one in particular, I cannot get the preview image to resize/scale up when I drag the preview pane to be bigger. The default space it...
can anyone help me in windows 7, I was able to to go into file explorer and would be able to see the document in the preview pane using PDF viewer Plus. Now I am unable to see anything. I cant seem to see any way to configure the file explorer to...
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 10 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 10" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 18:08.
Find Us




Windows 10 Forums