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Fixing the Chrome Error: “Could not create directory for unzipping”

Mar.21, 2010 in software 14 Comments

I went to install a new extension in Google Chrome / Chromium and I was getting the error message “Could not create directory for unzipping.”
This doesn’t seem to be a permissions issue, as I have full rights on the PC I’m working on.
I found this thread in which some others report the same error.
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How To Delete A File That Is In Use By Another Person Or Program

Jan.26, 2010 in windows xp 3 Comments

Ah, the joys of Windows XP. Ever go to delete a file, only to be met with the annoying error message, “Cannot delete <filename> It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.” ?
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