Fix Windows Terminal 'File Locked by System' Error
When you try to open or edit a file in Windows Terminal and see "The file is locked by the system...
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Fix Windows Defender File Locked During Scan
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Fix Windows Defender Connection Refused on Windows 10
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Fix Microsoft Store High CPU Usage on Windows 11
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