1. Unable to delete file being used by another person or program.
2. Unable to delete file used by another person or program.
What is the difference in meaning between "being used" and "used" here and in which situations can I use "being used" and "used"?
roky0071 What is the difference in meaning between "being used" and "used" here 1. Unable to delete file being used by another person or program . = unable to delete at the same time it is being used.
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roky0071What is the difference in meaning between "being used" and "used" here
1. Unable to delete file being used by another person or program. = unable to delete at the same time it is being used.
2. Unable to delete file used by another person or program. = unable to delete if it has been previously used.