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 deleted by mistake.


Key Features

• Shows processes locking a file or folder
• Allows to unlock, delete, copy or rename a locked file
• Allows to kill locking process
• Allows to remove locking processes from hard drive
• Integrates in to Explorer menu
• It deletes files into the recycle bin, so you may restore them if deleted by mistake
• Supports both 32 and 64bit Windows

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Size: ~1.2 MB, OS: Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7

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• Download LockHunter 64 bit right now!

If windows keep telling you that you can’t delete or move that folder because somebody or something is using it (even you are the only user on that pc), you may need a nifty application to release that folder or file from OS hand. As for myself (for Windows 7 x64), I use lockhunter. You may get it at : LockHunter is a free 64/32 bit tool to delete files blocked by any processes . Best of all, it is a freeware.


But, if Windows keep telling you that you need to have xxxxx privilege from xxxxx in order to delete that file mean you need to take ownership of that folder/file. The easiest way to do so is by adding premade registry entry and take ownership by right clicking on that folder/file.

1. Download Take Ownership registry : HERE
2. Unzip it and right click à merge
   
3. Go to the locked folder and right click à Take Ownership
   
4. Done. Now you can delete that locked folder/file.

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