Cannot move or copy files: The requested resource is in use.

Anonymous
2013-03-11T13:27:08+00:00

Hello, I encountered this error about a month or two. I was attempting to fix this myself before posting and asking the question in Microsoft Answers. I was trying to move and copy some pictures and videos from my phone to my Windows 7 x64 Ultimate PC. I have tried moving some files from my old phone to the PC, I still encounter this. I have noted that everytime I have to wait until the preview window has generated the thumbnail or preview whatever then I can open or copy to my PC's desktop. I have also tried copy to another directory, but I still encounter the same. I dont wanna waste time on this and wait for the preview comes everytime to open or copy the file. Ive also tried to cancel or hide the preview pane to stop generating the preview. But I still got the same result. So here I am asking for advices and help. Thank you.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage

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Anonymous
2016-10-12T09:58:08+00:00

When you open windows explorer you will get two panes close right side pane that is call preview pane. 

 and try now your problem will resolved.

thanks and regards

Manish Raj Bhatnagar.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-11-29T09:16:38+00:00

    When you open windows explorer you will get two panes close right side pane that is call preview pane. 

     and try now your problem will resolved.

    thanks and regards

    Manish Raj Bhatnagar.

    I encountered the same problem and your solution worked pretty well. Just for curiosity what is the reason for this problem to occur in the first place?

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-10-10T13:04:40+00:00

    dear Sir I have not use the software for copying the file mobile to PC .I have android mobile phone.

    and i am copying the PDF file but PC show the error (the requested source is in use)

    how can I rectify the problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-05-20T21:24:49+00:00

    This did not work for me, but I found another solution - see my later post.

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