Unlocker

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...

• Discontinued The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.9.2, released in May 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.
• Bundleware Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

Free Windows

LockHunter

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...

Free Windows

DeadLock

DeadLock is a free file and folder unlocking utility brought to you by CodeDead. It can help you unlock files or folders that you’re unable to delete, copy, rename or...

Free Open Source Windows

EMCO UnLock IT

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...

Free Windows

FileASSASSIN

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...

Free Windows

ThisIsMyFile

Fast, effective tool for unlocking or deleting locked or protected files on Windows.

Free Windows

Path Too Long PRO

File path too long to delete? Use Path too long utility to remove any file Windows had blocked. Path too long by ABTO Software, beware of fakes!.

Commercial $ $ $ Windows

OpenedFilesView

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...

Free Windows

DelinvFile

Use DelinvFile to delete files and folders with invalid names that cant be deleted or renamed via Windows Explorer. This includes names with invalid characters and names...

Commercial Windows

WhoLockMe

Have you ever bored by this Windows message : "Error Deleting File or Folder, ... There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in...

Free Windows Windows Explorer

Lock-UnMatic

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....

Free Mac

Security Task Manager

Security Task Manager shows comprehensible information about programs and processes running on the computer. For each Windows process, it improves on Windows Task...

Commercial Windows

Delete FXP Files

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...

Commercial Windows

Locked Files Wizard

The Locked Files Wizard, formerly known as CopyLock, is an assistant that allows you to either delete, move or rename files or folders used by the system or any other...

• Discontinued According to website, no updates since Wednesday, May 05, 2010. See http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=misc

Free Windows

File & Folder Unlocker

File & Folder Unlocker is a powerful yet easy-to-use system utility that gives you complete control over the locked files and folders on your computer. Like our...

• Discontinued The product is no longer available on the official website, but last version released on March 2009, can be still downloaded from Softonic.

Free Windows