File Unlockers

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  1. Unlocker icon
     546 likes

    Get rid of error message like Error deleting or renaming file or folder, cannot delete folder: its being used by another person or program Unlocker application was designed to be a very useful Windows Explorer extension allowing users with a simple right-click on a file or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main Window
    Right Click Menu
    Better than Similar Programs
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    17 Languages
    19 alternatives
  2. LockHunter icon
     153 likes

    It is a free tool to delete files blocked by something you do not know. LockHunter is useful for fighting against malware, and other programs that are blocking files without a reason. Unlike other similar tools it deletes files into the recycle bin so you may restore them if...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Context menu
    Main window
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    Locking processes
    17 alternatives
    4.5
    Excellent8 reviews
  3. Finderlock icon
     2 likes

    Finderlock is a macOS utility that lets you lock files and folders directly in Finder using AES-256 encryption. Authentication is handled with Touch ID or a master password, and all encryption happens locally on your Mac—nothing is uploaded.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    24 alternatives
  4. EMCO UnLock IT icon
     18 likes

    A neat free utility that helps you to take control of any file or folder when it is locked by some application or system. For every locked resource, you get a list of locking processes and can unlock it by terminating those processes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    15 alternatives
  5. Hide, encrypt, or lock your personal files, photos, videos, and other important private data on Windows PCs and laptops. Protects your information from unauthorized access, including reading, writing, renaming, and deletion.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Wise Folder Hider screenshot 1
    Wise Folder Hider screenshot 1
    29 alternatives
  6. Folder Lock icon
     7 likes

    Secures files, folders, and drives with AES 256-bit encryption, instant locking, password protection, shredding, online backup, and stealth mode.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    48 alternatives
  7. FileASSASSIN icon
     23 likes

    FileASSASSIN is an application that can delete any type of locked files that are on your computer. Whether the files are from a malware infection or just a particular file that will not delete - FileASSASSIN can remove it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main windows
    17 alternatives
  8. ThisIsMyFile icon
     4 likes

    ThisIsMyFile is a small, fast tool for quickly unlocking and deleting locked or protected files on Windows. It's helpful for those times Windows locks up a file and makes it so that you can't remove it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    ThisIsMyFile screenshot 1
    9 alternatives
  9. OpenedFilesView displays the list of all opened files on your system. For each opened file, additional information is displayed: handle value, read/write/delete access, file position, the process that opened the file, and more...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    16 alternatives
  10. Lock-UnMatic icon
     3 likes

    Sometimes, files on the Mac cannot be deleted, moved or renamed. This can be caused by insufficient access rights, or because some processes are still using these files.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lock-UnMatic screenshot 1
    18 alternatives
  11. Delete FXP Files is an application that provides you with a GUI you can use to easily delete stubborn directories and filenames. Many times, these kinds of files/directories are the direct result of getting "tagged", which can happen if your system is exposed to the...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Delete FXP Files screenshot 1
    14 alternatives
  12. UnBlocker software unblocks all the files that are compatible with the NTFS alternate data stream security. The software is programmed to unblock all kinds of file including-EXE, ZIP, RAR, etc. It can process and unblock all the files irrespective of their sizes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    17 alternatives
  13. Keeping your personal data safe on USB Flash Drive doesn't have to be difficult. Free Password Protect USB Flash Drive Software can lock, hide, disguise and password-protect files, email attachments, and folders on your USB Flash drive of any brands, such as SanDisk, Lexar...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free Password Protect USB Flash Drive screenshot 1
    48 alternatives
  14. Free Folder Password Lock is data encryption software. It can be used to lock, hide and disguise files like Text, Word, Excel, PPT, documents, images, videos, audio files and archive files and folders. You are allowed to encrypt files and folder on local computer and even...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Free Folder Password Lock screenshot 1
    48 alternatives