Delete or Move System Locked Files with Unlocker- But Use Caution!
Posted by: Barry Cleave in Freeware, tags: Freeware, Locked File, Programs, System Files, System Utilities, Utilities, Windows, Windows XP
What are the Technical Details & Compatibility?
| Name | Unlocker |
| Software Version | 1.8.7 |
| Release Date | 01/05/2008 |
| Compatibility | Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista (No 64 bit versions) |
| Homepage | Unlocker |
| Download | Unlocker 1.8.7 |
| Download Size | 238KB |
| OS Reviewed On | Windows XP Pro |
| Size on Disk | 237KB |
| Memory Use | 6,384K – Unlocker Assistant only |
| Review Date | July 2008 |
What is the ProReviewer Experience?
| Name | Unlocker |
| User Level | Any (with care) |
| Functionality | Simple |
| Complexity | Low |
| Interface | Good |
| General Usability | Good |
| Overall Experience | Good |
| Help | Minimal |
| Resources | Good |
This is a very useful utility that is part of my standard toolbox. As highlighted above it needs to be used with some care and understanding to avoid potential data loss and crashes. As a rule of thumb when you are using Unlocker “If you are not sure don’t do it”. but there are a couple of minor issues which would be very irritating and would be worse if you needed to use the program frequently. However it does the job easily and is fine for occasional use. There are other utilities that do a similar job which are mentioned in the links below.
Personally I rate this as:
Very Useful – Easy to Use
What Could Make it be Better?
- Help file
- More Information on locked files and warnings
- Delete to Recycle Bin in Actions
- Show other files used by the process locking a file
- Portable Option
What Other Utilities are Similar?
The Unlocker web page provides a comprehensive table of free and paid for utilities that will unlock files.
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#comparison
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