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Stop Windows 10 from locking NTFS partition(s) on multiple-boot computer.
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Windows 10 locks shared NTFS partition(s)

Problem: Windows 10 locks shared NTFS partition(s). From Linux (multiple boot), files on the NTFS partition(s) cannot be deleted and programs depending on the partition's data cannot function properly.

Try 0: Shut down Windows

  1. Boot into Windows
  2. Shut down Windows (specifically not restart)

Hopefully Windows will not lock the partition(s) since you shut down.

Try 1: Disable hibernation in Windows

  1. Press the Windows button on the keyboard to open Start menu or Start screen.
  2. Search for cmd. In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as Administrator.
  3. When you are prompted by User Account Control, select Continue.
  4. At the command prompt, type powercfg.exe /hibernate off, and then press Enter.
  5. Type exit, and then press Enter to close the Command Prompt window.

Steps via Microsoft Docs page "How to disable and re-enable hibernation on a computer that is running Windows"

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