Renaming moving or deleting could make some programs not work

If the above two methods don't work, try to boot your PC in safe mode. Safe mode boot up the OS in a minimal state. This method can be helpful if any startup program has locked the file. Last option you can try to unlock the files is through using different file unlocking tools.

One of them is Process Explorer from Microsoft. Microsoft Process Explorer is like an advanced task manager and a system monitor application use for dealing with troubleshooting. It will help you to figure out which process is actually locking your file. To get started with, download Microsoft Process Explorer. You don't need to install it. Just double click the downloaded application to launch the process explorer. In the search bar, type the file name and click search. It will show you the process that is locking the file.

Any user who has access to your machine can find your files and modify, rename, and even delete them off your computer. Safeguarding these important files is a task in itself.

In fact, there are multiple ways both in-built as well as third-party ones that help keep your files from getting modified on your computer. The best way to prevent file renaming and deletion in Windows is to use the default option available on your system.

It requires no installation and can easily be accessed and used even by beginners. Your selected file is now protected from being modified, renamed, or deleted on your PC. Another way you can prevent your files from being deleted or renamed is to hide your files.

A user is able to delete or rename your files only because they get the option to do so in File Explorer. We recommend that you do not delete any TMP files unless you know for sure it is no longer in use. You may inadvertently lose work not saved properly by the program that created it. How to manually upload files to OneDrive.

Other file restrictions and limitations in OneDrive. If you still need help, select Contact Support to be routed to the best support option. OneDrive is stuck on "Sync pending". Caution: A temporary. If you move, rename or delete a file it may not work with its original program. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help.