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CNET Editors' review
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.
Publisher's Description
From Malwarebytes:
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.
What's new in this version: Version 1.06 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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4.1 starsout of 14 votes
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Current version:
4.1 starsout of 14 votes
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"looks like a good app."
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
geez cnet.. all the cookies you throw at us.. why i am here, have cookies that won't delete. stop it already.. the file tried to delete did not work for cookie in temporary internet files. but seems like some killer app made it some kind of hidden / system file that won't let me touch...
Cons
might not do cookies? in:
doc & set\me\local settings\temporary internet files
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still reviewing
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"it is good at what it does,"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
but it will not do folders. files does fine
Cons
I think this holds it back
Summary
good at what it does
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"exactly what i needed to know; compared to other sites"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
cnet has the best reviews-pay attention
Cons
none i can find
Summary
great info, advice and ratings are consistenly right on
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"ALTERNATIVE FOR UNLOCKER ITS SAFE!"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
this is now my partner tool can delete and unlock file which is locked by the process or by malware
Cons
nothing so far
Summary
i used it .. everytime i reinstalled windows this is must-install program
i will never use unlocker anymore cause it contains adware!
FileAssassin is safe and clean program created by powerful malwarebytes so im confident its safe yeah! -
"This is what the name claims! Kills 99% of the time!"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
I like this tool, and I want to thank the publisher's with both hands, for providing the world with this app and it's companion AntiMalware for free! I have saved my own and family members' PCs innumerable times with both of these app's. A+++ (-: !
Cons
Once the assassin did not assassinate a file. That was because the file was such a jagged toothed beast it could fend off the attack. So many other times this tool kills off beasts that are clogging or crippling or spying on computers I service. A-
Summary
You just GOTTA have this tool. Literally no reason not to! I tried to think of one.
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"Use it for unlocking Matroska (MKV) video files"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
It unlocks files some of the time, but not always
Cons
Doesn't always unlock files
Summary
When it works it is great, but some times it doesn't unlock files!!
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"Excellent! Works like a charm. Must-have software"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
It does what it's made to do extremely well. It couldn't be any easier to use - even for the beginner. Highly recommended - I think everyone should have this on their computer.
Cons
No complaints at all. This is wonderful software.
Summary
If you've ever had a piece of malware, spyware, trojan, etc. that your antivirus couldn't delete off your computer (and I have) - this is a godsend to have. Just drag and drop and the evil thing is deleted. Everyone should have this on their PC or MAC.
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"Anti-virus software is not enough you need this too"
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
Gets rid of Malware easily, once you figure out what files you want to get rid of.
This is great for new malware, which your security software has not yet identified because it is relatively too new.Cons
You have to first determine the file name(s) that are causing you problems. If you are not too computer savy, you should find somebody who is, to take care of your problem for you.
Summary
No antivirus program can keep up with all the viruses and malware out there. I had a problem with a trojan tye file called 'setuper.exe" which would spit out other trojan type files from time to time. The file according to the internet seems to have had several incarnations, the latest of which wasn't detected by AVG. The file would not allow you to delete it or move it even as an administrator. On looking at the properties of the file it seemed like you should have access to it, but you won't. However, this program go rid of it quite easily.
I was lucky in that it installed itself into a temporary directory, so I could delete all the other files without causing any other problems for myself. That left the one file which was the problem. I searched the name of the file on the internet to make sure and then downloaded this program and solved the problem.
One thing that came out of the internet search was that I saw the companies that make virus detection software were at least two months behind, at least on this particular file. That is the difference of th date of the file on my computer and entries on their sites which talk about the file. This is why I use the free version of AVG instead of paying the other companies for their "protection." -
"Wouldn't delete locked files."
Version: FileAssassin 1.06
Pros
Can't evaluate. Didn't workt
Cons
Didn't work
Summary
Probably would work on unlocked files. Delete key would do this though?
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"Didn't delete anything!"
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 the main reason files can?t be deleted and is not even addressed by FileAssassin. Don't even both trying this software when Unlocker does its job completely and hassle free!
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