Tag: LOCKED

If you've ever received an error message when trying to delete a file, then you know what Unlocker is for. It's a free utility for deleting or moving files that are locked by a Windows process -- which is why Unlocker has long been a part of my malware-busting toolkit. If you've got a 64-bit Windows system, you might have tried an existing version only to find out that it can't work its ...

I've expressed my hostility toward the dreaded "Access Denied" and "Sharing Violation" errors that accompany locked files before, so I'll spare you the tirade, but today I have a couple new solutions. Email Battles has a post about two free Windows utilities that will help you escape the locked file menace and let you get rid of the stupid things and get on with your life. The ...