DeadLock AlternativesFile Unlockers and other similar apps like DeadLock

DeadLock is described as 'Free file and folder unlocking utility brought to you by CodeDead. It can help you unlock files or folders that you’re unable to delete, copy, rename or move' and is a File Unlocker in the file management category. There are six alternatives to DeadLock for Windows and PortableApps.com. The best DeadLock alternative is LockHunter, which is free. Other great apps like DeadLock are IObit Unlocker, EMCO UnLock IT, FileASSASSIN and Wise Force Deleter.

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  1. LockHunter icon
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    It is a free tool to delete files blocked by something you do not know. LockHunter is useful for fighting against malware, and other programs that are blocking files without a reason. Unlike other similar tools it deletes files into the recycle bin so you may restore them if...

    17 LockHunter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. EMCO UnLock IT icon
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    A neat free utility that helps you to take control of any file or folder when it is locked by some application or system. For every locked resource, you get a list of locking processes and can unlock it by terminating those processes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. FileASSASSIN icon
     23 likes

    FileASSASSIN is an application that can delete any type of locked files that are on your computer. Whether the files are from a malware infection or just a particular file that will not delete - FileASSASSIN can remove it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about FileASSASSIN as an Alternative to DeadLock
    TristisOris
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    can't remove folders. any folders.

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    • FileASSASSIN is Free and ProprietaryDeadLock is Free and Open Source
    • FileASSASSIN is LightweightDeadLock is not according to our users
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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. ThisIsMyFile icon
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    ThisIsMyFile is a small, fast tool for quickly unlocking and deleting locked or protected files on Windows. It's helpful for those times Windows locks up a file and makes it so that you can't remove it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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