Delete Locked Files Instantly Using Tizer Unlocker

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Many times you come across scenario in which Windows refuses to delete a file from it’s location because it is being used by a program. The situation is common especially during troubleshooting Windows or while deleting certain malware from your system.

There are many freeware for unlocking the file. But most of them schedule the file for deletion upon reboot of Windows. And it’s a pain to restart your system just for deleting a locked file. Tizer Unlocker is a powerful and free utility for deleting such locked files without restarting your PC.

It offers two ways for searching the locked files. You can browse through the file in it’s interface or use the right-click context menu for deletion in a single-click. It also lets you rename or move files and folders. The great thing about this file unlocker is the ability to delete the file instantly. No need for rebooting Windows.

Following are some error messages commonly seen while using Windows. Tizer Unlocker gets rid of all of them.

The file is in use by another program or user.
Cannot delete file: It is being used by another person or program.
Cannot delete folder: It is being used by another person or program.
Cannot delete file: Access denied.
The source or destination file may be in use.
The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process.
There has been a sharing violation.
Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
Error deleting file or folder.
Cannot delete file or folder: The file name you specified is not valid or too long. Specify a different file name.

Download Tizer Unlocker

Note that this utility is free only for personal or home use only. It works with Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

  • Jamie Butler

    Wish it has batch rename files features because I have tons of this same issue for ages. Why is it windows always make our task a bit harder.

  • http://www.tizersecure.com Shelley

    Hi Jamie,

    Can you tell me what you mean by your comment? Our development team can take any suggestion you may have to upgrade our Tizer UnLocker tool.

  • Eugene Lynch

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