Win 7 column resize issue when trying to access files

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indokyne

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Hmm - tryin to figure out the best way to describe this problem...


Windows 7 now has a feature that automatically resizes column width when viewing a list in Windows Explorer.
Unlike XP, the width of all the columns isn't determined by the longest filename.

I've been running into issues when trying to delete or move certain files where it gives the error about "this file cannot be accessed... currently in use"... blah blah...

I used to use unlocking software until I realized that when I change the window view (i.e. thumbnail or icon view) that unlocks the 'frozen' file and it can be moved / deleted with no problem.

anyone else encounter this or have a solution?

cliffs:

- Sometimes files cannot be moved / deleted in "List" view (I'm 99% sure it's due to column resizing feature) in Windows 7

- changing views (i.e. "Tiles, Icon, or Thumbnail) resolves the issue.
 
I use global "view details". Otherwise for thumbnails and embedded views it has to have the file open for that purpose thus the problems you see.
 
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