Why can't delete MYSQL folder in program file (Local Disc C)

Question

I want to uninstall MYSQL workbench in my PC.after uninstall & while deleting MYSQL, it shows the action cant be completed because of the folder or a file in it is open in another program,Close the folder or file and try again.

I always try to delete folder but I couldnt.

Answer 1

if you still can't find out which process or service is using the file/folder, restart your PC then you can delete it without problems

Answer 2

You can't delete the folder because mysql service is using it.

Mysql workbench, by default installs mysql as a service, which is the recommended way to run mysql.

On Windows, the recommended way to run MySQL is to install it as a Windows service, so that MySQL starts and stops automatically when Windows starts and stops. A MySQL server installed as a service can also be controlled from the command line using.NET commands, or with the graphical Services utility. Generally, to install MySQL as a Windows service you should be logged in using an account that has administrator rights.

From dev.mysql

On Windows, if you have used an installer to install something, you should uninstall it from Add Remove Programs .

Not only will its installer stop the service, and remove all files but also tidy up registry entries.