Eradicates any type of locked files with tools

[Captain Awesome]

If you use a computer, you've probably come across at least one of the following messages:

• Cannot delete file: Access is denied
• Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use
• The source or destination file may be in use
• The file is in use by another program or user

 

[Captain Awesome]

For me Unlocker.
This application has been discontinued but helpful.

 

[frogboy]

Lockhunter seems to okay for me, well most of the time. If not safe mode helps.

 

[FrFc1908]

I use iobit unlocker also , mainly because of it's ease of use. I did encounter some bsods in the past though

 

[Venustus]

I just use "take ownership" of a locked file!Seems to work!
How to Add “Take Ownership” to the Right-Click Menu in Windows Explorer

 

[frogboy]

I just use "take ownership" of a locked file!Seems to work!
How to Add “Take Ownership” to the Right-Click Menu in Windows Explorer

Very nice tip there my friend.

 

[Venustus]

Very nice tip there my friend.

No problem mate!

 

[ispx]

revo uninstaller, hunter mode is what i use

 

[509322]

Power Tool by IT Hurricane.

 

[Marko :)]

I use Unlocker when Take Ownership isn't working. However, I'm looking for portable alternative.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I use Unlocker when Take Ownership isn't working. However, I'm looking for portable alternative.

It is worked for me.
I am able to delete whole cortana by Unlocker.

 

[ispx]

However, I'm looking for portable alternative.

revo uninstaller portable has hunter mode too marko, give it a shot

 

[Marko :)]

revo uninstaller portable has hunter mode too marko, give it a shot

I have Revo Uninstaller Free installed and I see it has hunter mode. Isn't that for uninstalling a program?

 

[ispx]

I have Revo Uninstaller Free installed and I see it has hunter mode. Isn't that for uninstalling a program?

true that marko

 

[HarborFront]

IObit Unlocker seems to be the best. Read below

7 Tools to Unlock Those Hard to Delete Files • Raymond.CC

 

[Deleted member 178]

I just use "take ownership" of a locked file!Seems to work!
How to Add “Take Ownership” to the Right-Click Menu in Windows Explorer

I do the same too, never used anything else.

 

[Deletedmessiah]

Lockhunter's working great for me.

 

[Trooper]

I just use "take ownership" of a locked file!Seems to work!
How to Add “Take Ownership” to the Right-Click Menu in Windows Explorer

Depending upon where I am, I either use this method or Unlocker.