Now and then we come across a file that just refuse to be deleted or even renamed or moved... Windows says "It is used by another person or program close any program that might be using
the file and try again "
Now that is annoying ... when u know u r the only person who uses it and doesn't want it any more.
The small but brilliant software unlocker can help you and it doesn't cost a penny ... it is a freeware.
pretty neat all u have to do is to download the small software (191 kb) from
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download
and install it.
(direct download of file from http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/unlocker1.8.5.exe
but it is better to visit the site may be a newer version is out )
How to delete the file / Folder
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(These instructions can be found at the author's page )
1) Download and install Unlocker from http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download
2) Once installed Right click the file or folder u want to delete.
3) From the menu that appears select Unlocker
4) If it is locked you will get a window that list the softwares / processes that use the file .
select delete /rename /move from the drop down menu (default is No action) then select Unlock
or Unlock all. once done press Quit to exit the program..
if the file is NOT locked u will get a window like this
select delete / rename / move from the drop down list and select ok
5) if it it successful u will get a small window like this select ok to close the window
This software is especially useful if u r trying to remove malware file..
Word of caution : PLEASE DO NOT DELETE SYSTEM FILES USING THIS AS IT MIGHT
CORRUPT UR SYSTEM AND RENDER IT USELESS. ONLY DELETE FILES THAT U R SURE
U DON'T WANT ANY MORE.
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