Locked File & Folder? Rename, Move, Delete It In Windows Explorer - Vista, XP, 2003, 2000

Somehow, you can't rename a file or folder. You try to move it, but it is unable to be moved. Even your attempt to delete it doesn't work, too. The file/folder is locked. You try to close the Windows explorer, but you still can't rename, move, or delete it. A message comes up say that it is being used by another program, but it won't tell which one is. It only says one of these things:

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

The old solution would be to restart Windows to be able to delete, move, or rename the locked file/folder. It's a waste of time. If you still do the same way, why don't use Unlocker instead?

With this free program, everything can be done instantly within your Windows explorer. You can rename any locked file or folder using Windows explorer right click menu. You can move any locked file from a folder to wherever you like. Deleting it won't be a problem either. All are done without restarting Windows.



Optionally, you can also use the so-called Unlocker Assistant. With this extra tiny tool, Unlocker will activate itself automatically everytime you try to rename, delete, or move a file that is being locked. So, you won't need to unlock it through the Windows explorer right-click menu.

Unlocker is a freeware and designed to work under Windows 2000 / XP / 2003 / Vista. I highly recommend it.