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7-Zip.dll Won’t Delete? 3 Ways to Get Rid of It

7-Zip.dll can’t be deleted because the file is still in use

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Updated onApril 2, 2024

updated onApril 2, 2024

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7-Zip is a nifty archiving tool, but many of our readers realized that after uninstalling the app, they are left with a 7-Zip.dll file that won’t delete. The DLL file is located in theC:\Program Files\7-Zipfolder, and although you uninstall the tool, when you try to delete it, you receive the message that it’s still in use.

Why is 7-Zip.dll not deleting?

Why is 7-Zip.dll not deleting?

It’s frustrating because when you try to delete the 7-Zip.dll, you get the messageThis action can’t be completed because the file is currently in use by (or open in) File Explorer.So, here is why you can’t delete 7-Zip.dll:

Now that we know the cause of this issue, let’s see how we can get rid of the 7-Zip.dll file safely.

What can I do if 7-Zip.dll won’t delete?

What can I do if 7-Zip.dll won’t delete?

Before getting into more complicated troubleshooting, let’s perform a few workarounds that may fix the problem:

If you still can’t delete the DLL file, perform the solutions below to remove the 7-Zip.dll file for good.

1. Use a DLL fixer app

If a program refuses to uninstall or has a DLL problem, it’s better to engage aDLL fixer appthat has full databases of DLL files to replace the damaged or missing files. However, the third-party software can have a junk removal tool that will scrape the remnants of 7-Zip, including the stubborn DLL file.

3. Remove 7-Zip from the Registry

Usually, this issue is fixed by restarting your PC and deleting the DLL file, but we included all the options so that we make sure you get rid of this problem.

If you have other issues, you can read our guide onhow to fix missing DLL files on Windows 11.

And if you didn’t upgrade to the latest OS yet, we also have a comprehensive article onfixing DLL issues on Windows 10.

For any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to write them in the comments section below.

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Claudiu Andone

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Oldtimer in the tech and science press, Claudiu is focused on whatever comes new from Microsoft.

His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.

With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!

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Claudiu Andone

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft