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Free File Unlocker for Windows

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This utility efficiently unlocks and deletes files that are currently in use by other programs. It prevents common deletion errors and works across all Windows versions.

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  • Pros

    • Deletes used, locked, and busy files
    • Supports all 32-bit and 64-bit Windows versions
    • Integrates with Windows Explorer for easy access
    • Can terminate malware and viruses
    • Offers command-line functionality

  • Cons

    • Does not mention support for older Windows versions
    • No explicit mention of specific malware removal capabilities
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
5.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server
Additional Requirements
.NET 2.0 Runtime
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
23,685
Downloads Last Week
2
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Developer’s Description

By 4dots Software
Delete currently used, locked, undeletable, busy files.
Free File Unlocker is an essential utility to delete currently Used, locked, undeletable, busy files. Works with all 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows and Windows Server.It unlocks files or folders and stops the following error messages from appearing when trying to delete, move and rename files that are in use by other programmes. Cannot delete folder: It is being used by another person or program. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use. Cannot delete file: Access is denied. The file is in use by another program or user. There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use. Cannot read from the source file or disk. It can also be used to terminate malware that is difficult to be removed and kill viruses and trojans.It is fully integrated with Windows Explorer and a simple right mouse click unlocks the file or folder.Additional information about the processes locking the file is also shown and the processes or file handle can be killed and deleted. In case the locked file is a process module (dll etc.) it does unload it and unlocks the file.In case a delete, rename or move action does not succeed it is scheduled for the next Windows Reboot.Free File Unlocker can also be executed from the command line and has the ability to provide locked file input lists, copy destination lists, move destination lists and rename lists.
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