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Not able to delete local file after open it in Firefox

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EricBD
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I use the 3.6.10 french version under Windows 7 64bits. I have on my desktop, a folder containing htm files. I open it inside Firefox and close it.

If i wants delete the folder, it is not possible, because it is still opened by an application.

I use the 3.6.10 french version under Windows 7 64bits. I have on my desktop, a folder containing htm files. I open it inside Firefox and close it. If i wants delete the folder, it is not possible, because it is still opened by an application.

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TonyE
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First try rebooting, then see if you can delete the file. If it is still locked there are a number of free utilities that can be used to help delete those files, see http://www.thefreecountry.com/utilities/deletelockedfiles.shtml

As you have a 64 bit version of Windows you will need a compatible utility, of those free utilities I know that Unlocker has a 64 bit version.