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

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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.

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Anonymous

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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Anonymous

2017-12-27T17:53:50+00:00

Its because when you copy or move your preview pane is on top which will not allow the files if you close it files get copy and move from disk.
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Anonymous

2017-09-22T09:46:39+00:00
Hi,

Thank you for your findings.

Which version of Windows is installed on the computer?

WINDOW 10

Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly.
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