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Can't delete a downloaded file because it is running in Firefox

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Downloaded a file from my google drive. It says it downloaded in part. I want to delete it, but error message says I can't because it is running in Firefox

Downloaded a file from my google drive. It says it downloaded in part. I want to delete it, but error message says I can't because it is running in Firefox

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WestEnd
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Then you should go to the download option and let it finish.

cor-el
cor-el
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Did you try to close Firefox to see if that allows to delete the file?

It is also possible that your security software is blocking the file.