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Resolving Windows 10 Error Code 0x80070020: File Unavailable

The error code 0x80070020 often appears in Windows 10 indicating a file is currently in use and cannot be accessed. Here's how to resolve this issue:

  1. Shut down all applications: Ensure no applications, including those running unseen in the background, are using the file.
  2. Reboot your system: Often, simply restarting your PC can clear the issue allowing you to access the file once more.
  3. Initiate Safe Mode: Starting your PC in Safe Mode, which runs only crucial drivers and services, might allow file access.
  4. Manage processes via Task Manager: Launch Task Manager using Ctrl+Shift+Esc, navigate to the Processes tab, identify any processes interacting with the file, and end them by right-clicking and selecting End Task.
  5. Command Prompt intervention: Execute Command Prompt with admin rights and run 'net stop trustedinstaller' to halt the Windows Module Installer service that might be using the file.
  6. Opt for a specialized tool: Should the above steps fail, consider employing a tool like Unlocker to help unlock and access the file.

Following these instructions should help you effectively address the error code 0x80070020 and regain file access.

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