How to Remove Files You Can't Delete With IOBit Unlocker

You may have seen the following scenario in Windows in the past: You try to remove a files in File Explorer but receive an error notice stating that it cannot be erased. "Cannot delete file: Access is restricted," "The file is in use by another programme or user," and "Cannot remove file: It is currently being utilized by another person or programme" are all common messages.

For certain items, the situation is straightforward. A video file that is already operating in a video player, for example, cannot be removed until the player is stopped. It is possible that files will be closed by Windows when no other application or user is currently accessing them.

Tools such as IOBit Unlocker or the most popular "cant delete" file" utility Unlocker can generally address the issue. They unlock the file, allowing it to be deleted from the system.

IOBit Unlocker is now freely available as a beta version. During installation, the application adds an item to the Windows Explorer menu bar that may be used to submit folder to the unlocker. Files may also be inserted directly using drag and drop.

In the upper part of the software window, the selected files and folders are displayed. Each object has a name and a status indicating whether it is already locked or unlocked.

In the lower part, the processes that utilise the file are shown, together with their file name, path, and process ID.

IOBit Unlocker provides two unlocking options. The first is triggered by clicking the Unlock button. The application makes an attempt to unlock the specified files. After the objects have been unlocked, the little arrow next to the click includes possibilities to do a second operation, such as delete or copy.

If the usual file unlocking fails, the forceful option checkbox has been added. If this option is chosen, all activities that lock specified files will be stopped.

How complex is IOBit Unlocker's beta version? It lacks some of Unlocker's functionality, such as the option to remove files on the next computer reboot if they cannot be secured during the current session. For the time being, it is a competent alternative that lacks functionality. It will be fascinating to watch if the developers include the missing functionalities in the application's final version.

IOBit Unlocker is available for Windows users to download from the developer's website. The application is compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows . (via)