FileASSASSIN AlternativesFile Unlockers and other similar apps like FileASSASSIN

FileASSASSIN is described as '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' and is a File Unlocker in the file management category. There are more than 10 alternatives to FileASSASSIN for Windows, File Explorer and Mac. The best FileASSASSIN alternative is Unlocker, which is free. Other great apps like FileASSASSIN are LockHunter, EMCO UnLock IT, Wise Force Deleter and Long Path Fixer.

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FileASSASSIN is an application that can delete any type of locked files that are on your computer. Whether the files are...

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FileASSASSIN alternatives page was last updated Oct 18, 2021
  1. Unlocker icon
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    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...

    21 Unlocker alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Unlocker Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for 64 bit
    3.  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    The program is no longer updated.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.

    Unlocker iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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    • Unlocker is the most popular Windows alternative to FileASSASSIN.

    • Unlocker is the most popular free alternative to FileASSASSIN.

    • Unlocker is Free and ProprietaryFileASSASSIN is also Free and Proprietary
  2. LockHunter icon
     151 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...

    19 LockHunter alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    LockHunter Features

    1.  Presence in context menu
    2.  Support for 64 bit
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Graphical User Interface
    LockHunter iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  3. EMCO UnLock IT icon
     17 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.

    17 EMCO UnLock IT alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    EMCO UnLock IT Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    EMCO UnLock IT iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  4. Wise Force Deleter icon
     5 likes

    When we try to delete a file in Windows systems, we might see notices or errors like below:

    9 Wise Force Deleter alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Wise Force Deleter Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    Wise Force Deleter iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  5. Long Path Fixer icon
     6 likes

    Long Path Fixer is a FREE utility for moving, copying, renaming and deleting files and folders with Very Long Paths, that is paths longer than the Windows API can handle (i.e. MAX_PATH: 259 real characters).

    10 Long Path Fixer alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Long Path Fixer Features

    1.  Support for Long Path Name
    Long Path Fixer iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  6. 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.

    9 ThisIsMyFile alternatives
    ThisIsMyFile screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    ThisIsMyFile iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  7. DelinvFile icon
     5 likes

    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.

    14 DelinvFile alternatives
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    • Windows
    DelinvFile iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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    • DelinvFile is the most popular commercial alternative to FileASSASSIN.

    • DelinvFile is Paid and ProprietaryFileASSASSIN is Free and Proprietary
  8. OpenedFilesView icon
     5 likes

    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...

    18 OpenedFilesView alternatives
    OpenedFilesView screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    OpenedFilesView iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  9. 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.

    18 Lock-UnMatic alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    Lock-UnMatic iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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    • Lock-UnMatic is the most popular Mac alternative to FileASSASSIN.

    • Lock-UnMatic is Free and ProprietaryFileASSASSIN is also Free and Proprietary
  10. WhoLockMe icon
     2 likes

    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?

    17 WhoLockMe alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Explorer

    WhoLockMe Features

    1. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    WhoLockMe iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  11. Path Too Long PRO icon
     1 like

    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!.

    21 Path Too Long PRO alternatives
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    • Windows
    Path Too Long PRO iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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  12. ForceDelete icon
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    ForceDelete is a handy and free Windows utility that unlocks and deletes files or folders which are used by other processes and cannot be deleted. GUI mode and command line batch mode are both available. You can also use it via context menu.

    9 ForceDelete alternatives
    ForceDelete screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ForceDelete Features

    1.  Portable
    ForceDelete iconFileASSASSIN Icon

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