Windows 10 Cannot Delete Notepad Files - "this action cannot be completed because the file is open in preview handler surrogate host"

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Sam P_2

Hello,I am running Windows 10 HomeI can not delete "Text Document" files aka saved notepad filesI get the same error message whether I drag the file to the recycle bin or if I right click and select delete.Either way I get a pop up that said:"File in UseThis action cannot be completed because the file is open in preview handler surrogate host"It seems to only occur for Text Documents from notepad. I don't seem to have this issue with any other file type.When I get this error there are no notepad windows open at all. I have tried going to task manager to see if notepad is open anywhere and to

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