Windows 10 in windows 10 file explorer: trying to rename or delete a folder I just created but windows won't let me

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When I try to rename, windows 10 says ". . . can't be completed because the file or folder is open in another program." I know it is not. When I try to delete, windows says, "You'll need to provide administrator permission to delete this folder" but I am the only administrator and the only user of this computer. Went to "Properties>security" . That shows that I am the owner of the folder. Disabled inheritance and gave all listed Principals, including me, full control. Still file shows as "Read only" and I get same messages from windows. What do I need to do?

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