Sometimes when we want to delete, in move or SA rename and file IN A Windows system, we happen to receive an error message, which announces that the file is either open in a program running, either cannot be changed For various other reasons (Windows does not allow modification or Deleting a file blocked by a program in which it is open). The problem is that in some cases, cannot identify the application that blocks a particular file, or it remains blocked by a process running in background Because the program that started the process was not finished/closed correctly.
How can we unlock a file in Windows to be able to rename, move or delete?
1. The first method is to use a utility, by name Unlocker, with the help of which users can Unlock files that do not allow to change. After installation Tool's, click-right on the blocked file and select Unlocker from the displayed menu.
A list of processes that blocks the file, and the user may choose to finish the processes respectively, or SA Unlock the file Without finishing the processes that I fold (remember that certain may appear fall If the respective processes require exclusive access to the blocked file).
2. The second method requires the use of another tool, namely Process Explorer. It must be run with Administrator privileges (You can do this directly from the application, clicking on File in the left-handed corner, then selecting Show Details for All Processes), then click on the option Find and selected Find Handle or DLL from the displayed menu.
In the open window Tab the name of the blocked file, then select the process that blocks it. This will select automatically and the file locked in the main window of utility.
In the main window of the process explorer, click-right on the blocked and select Either blocked Close Handle from the displayed menu.
Then delete, rename or move the respective file.
3. The last method that does not require the intervention of any Third-Party applications, and to which most users call, is restart the computer. After the restart, the files that could not be modified will be unlocked, except for the files blocked by processes that start at the startup of the system (in which case it is recommended bootarea in Safe Mode of the system to be able to modify the respective files).
Note: Unlocking and deleting certain files can cause errors of some running programs. It is recommended not to unlock, change or delete files that should remain blocked, including Windows system files.
STEALTH SETTINGS – How to delete, move or remane a locked file in Windows
