DelinvFile Alternatives

DelinvFile is described as '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 that are too long' and is an app in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DelinvFile for Windows, Windows Explorer and Mac. The best DelinvFile alternative is Unlocker, which is free. Other great apps like DelinvFile are LockHunter, FileASSASSIN, EMCO UnLock IT and OpenedFilesView.

DelinvFile

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

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Unlocker
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
22 Unlocker alternatives
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...
- - Unlocker is the most popular Windows alternative to DelinvFile.
- - Unlocker is the most popular free alternative to DelinvFile.
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Unlocker Features
1. PortableUnlocker can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Support for 64 bit
Presence in context menu
Discontinued
The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.9.2, released in May 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.
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Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/
LockHunter
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
21 LockHunter alternatives
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...
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LockHunter Features
Presence in context menu
Support for 64 bit
FileASSASSIN
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
19 FileASSASSIN alternatives
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.
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FileASSASSIN Features
1. LightweightFileASSASSIN consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Discontinued
EMCO UnLock IT
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
19 EMCO UnLock IT alternatives
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.
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EMCO UnLock IT Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionEMCO UnLock IT can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
OpenedFilesView
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
20 OpenedFilesView alternatives
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...
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Delete Doctor
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
17 Delete Doctor alternatives
Delete files that are difficult to delete, such as some files left by viruses and trojans, or files with corrupted file names. This program can also delete files like the "index.dat" files, which store Internet history, by scheduling them for deletion upon system...
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Delete Doctor Features
1. Recover Corrupted FilesDelete Doctor can recover and repair corrupted files that won't open or that open with an error.
Lock-UnMatic
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Mac
20 Lock-UnMatic alternatives
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.
- - Lock-UnMatic is the most popular Mac alternative to DelinvFile.
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WhoLockMe
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
Windows Explorer
19 WhoLockMe alternatives
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 use.", when you try to delete, move or rename a file?
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WhoLockMe Features
1. Windows Explorer ExtensionWhoLockMe can extend Windows Explorer in various ways, for example add context menu options, etc..
Path Too Long PRO
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
22 Path Too Long PRO alternatives
Path Too Long and Path Too Long PRO are Windows tools to copy and delete files and folders with long paths. Just browse to the file and press a button to delete it, that’s it! Now you are able to rename long file names with new feature of Path Too Long PRO!
- - Path Too Long PRO is the most popular commercial alternative to DelinvFile.
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Long Path Eraser Free
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
20 Long Path Eraser Free alternatives
Deletes files and folders with file names that are too long to erase.
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Long Path Eraser Free Features
1. PortableLong Path Eraser Free can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Discontinued
Download is basically blocked by ads and malware.
Warning
Download recognized as malware by Chrome.
Delete FXP Files
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Paid • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
16 Delete FXP Files alternatives
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...
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Locked Files Wizard
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Free • Proprietary
File Unlocker
Windows
17 Locked Files Wizard alternatives
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 application or process. You can display and possibly stop the processes or services that use executables...
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Discontinued
According to website, no updates since Wednesday, May 05, 2010. See http://noeld.com/programs.asp?cat=misc