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ForceDel is a lightweight command line utility that identifies and closes processes locking files on Windows. It utilizes system APIs to release file handles in remote address spaces, allowing for immediate file deletion.

  • Pros

    • Lightweight command line application for efficient file management
    • Automatically identifies processes currently locking specific files
    • Closes file handles within remote process address spaces
    • Features a simple syntax for ease of use
    • Utilizes modern Windows APIs to manage locked resources

  • Cons

    • Operates exclusively through a command line interface
    • Requires Windows Vista or newer to function correctly
    • No graphical user interface for visual file management
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 10
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
501
Downloads Last Week
0
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Developer’s Description

By Michael Knigge
Delete the files that used by other applications.
ForceDel is a lightweight and command line application that enables you to delete a file that is currently in use or locked by another application. It uses some exciting new APIs introduced with Microsoft Windows Vista to determine which processes have a specified file in use. With this information, ForceDel is able to close the file in the remote process address space and then delete the file. ForceDel features a simple syntax, which makes it very easy to use.
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