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License:
Free
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
35,992
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT
- Additional Requirements:
No additional requirements
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
May 31, 2007
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Publisher's description of FileAssassin
FileAssassin can delete locked malware files on your system. It uses advanced techniques to unload modules, close remote handles, and terminate processes to allow the removal of the file. Simply download FileAssassin, unzip the file, and run the installer. Start FileAssassin and select a file by dragging it onto the text area or select it using the button. Next, select a removal method from the list. Finally, click delete and the removal process will commence. Version 1.06 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Editor's review of FileAssassin
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- "FileAssassin"
- Version reviewed: FileAssassin 1.06
This efficient freeware application terminates process, unloads modules, and closes remote handles to rid your system of suspected malware files. FileAssassin's clear-cut interface includes drag-and-drop functionality to easily select the desired files. Or you can simply browse through your folders and select the process you want to terminate.
Any of the three malware removal options (unlock file handles, unload modules, and terminate file processes) are quick and effective. An additional option deletes the file after it is unlocked.
Some novice users may find it difficult to gauge the proper file to send to FileAssassin. Advanced users, on the other hand, will appreciate its command-line operations. Switches are available to run any of the options through a batch file process. Intermediate to advanced users looking for a convenient way to remove suspicious locked files will find this freeware effective.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.6 stars out of 5 votes
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros: Simple to use and extremely effective. Does exactly what it says it will do.
Cons: nothing.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
"Does what it says on the tin"
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Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros: If there were some I couldn't find them!
Cons: It just didn't delete the files I needed deleted!!! Probably because they were locked on to a program that wouldn?t let it be deleted. No much more to say than that!
Summary: When FileAssassin didn't work I downloaded Unlocker and that worked 100% and offered better options in my opinion. Unlocker releases the file from the hold any software my have on it, making it possible to delete in the first place. I think this is ... read more >>
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Version: FileAssassin 1.06
"It deleted a malware file that just wouldn't let me del"
Pros: It works as reported on this web site
Cons: Don't really have any just now. Only had one file that I just couldn't delete even in safemode!
Summary: To work the program interface was very easy. Options to delete stuborn files are plenty. It works, even when I couldnot remove a file in safemode!
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Version: FileAssassin 1.06
"light weight, user friendly and really handy/thorough"
Pros: Efficient and effective, does not take up a lot of bytes and well worth having around
Cons: none that I can think of
Summary: I like any program that is light weight, easy to use, thoroughly effective and nice to have in case it is needed.
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