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Feature: Add skip button when deleting multiple files that are in use by another application

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#8,239 opened on Feb 8, 2022

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Description

What's the Problem?

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Solution/Idea

When deleting a lot of items from for example Temp folder, a lot of items are usually in use, would be convenient if there was a way to say "ok" to every single file in there, so there's no need to say "ok" every time

Also would be nice if when deleting items, there was a way to see what process is using it

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Priorities

| Capability | Priority |

  • Replace "okay" with a skip button
  • Add skip all if there are multiple files in use

Files Version

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Windows Version

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Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the file deletion dialog in Files to implement a 'Skip' and 'Skip All' button for files in use, handling the error dialog and integrating with the file operation logic.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
C#Win32 API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60