Questions tagged [file-unlocking]
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Removing locks on files in Windows 7
I need to modify a file that is locked by a process. How can I find the responsible process and release its lock? I'm running Windows 7.
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OSX: Cannot unlock etc/paths file
I would like to edit /etc/paths file in my Mac computer.
I am a newbie and I am trying to unlock the file. I tried in Terminal to do :
etc tomasteicher$ sudo chflags nouchg /etc/paths
etc ...
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Software for deleting files used by another process
I want a software, similar to Unlocker or something in which we can delete files that are used by another process, for Windows 2008 R2.
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How to change Info.plist in a signed package?
I want to change a flag in the Info.plist of a signed OSX app (specifically I just want to set Application is agent (UIElement) = true so that it doesn't show up in the dock).
First, it won't let me ...
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Can windows search indexer prevent file from deleting?
I know that when windows processes open files for reading, they lock them. How does Windows indexer do that? Can it prevent the file from being deleted in addition to slowing everything down? Can my ...
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In windows, do file-locks stay after a process was terminated via taskkill?
We are not talking about a reboot/restart here (similar to another question). This question distinguishes the different way that windows handles existing file locks on a taskkill versus the way it ...
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How to unlock the locked drive in Windows 7?
I installed Folder Lock 7.2.2 and locked F drive, But now I can't access the F Drive.
It is not asking for the password. My system OS - Windows 7 64bit. How to unlock the F drive?
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Unlock or delete locked folder programmatically
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I'm couldn't find, how I can unlock or delete locked folder with all subfolders via command-line interface.
2. Argumentation
I'm working on the project. For example, my sources folder — ...
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How to clear content of a lot of text files fast under Windows?
I have a folder with logs.
This folder contains a lot of log files. I cannot delete these files because server keeps it. But I can remove content of every file. It is very annoying to open each file ...
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If I reboot windows while a third-party process has a file locked, will the lock be automatically released?
If I reboot windows while a third-party process has a file locked, will the lock be automatically released?
By third-party, I mean any non-windows process, such as my software or another vendors ...
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Need Help about EaseUS LockMyFile
i just locked a folder with EaseUS LockMyFile . every thing was ok at first but today i just realized i can't open that folder
even after giving password correctly
every time i tried its ...
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How to convert/format files back to programs,and other stuff?
I dunno if this was asked (excuse me if yes), I did checked first 3 pages but nothing found so...
I have SSD (C:) and HDD(D:).I hided files and programs, with program HIDE FILES(by vovsoft) which was ...
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How can I unlock a file without closing the file handle?
When I'm downloading a video file with Google Chrome, the file is locked and cannot be opened by media players. I want to be able to play the file while it's being downloaded. The video bitrate is ...
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Is it safe to use Unlocker on Windows files?
I was trying to get rid if remains from McAfee and after everything failed I came across this: https://m.majorgeeks.com/files/details/unlocker.html
So. I tried the software. I unlocked the services ...
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RAR unlocker is not working properly
I had my old personal photos and videos compressed and password protected (about 6 gb), I couldn't recall password, so using RAR unlocker. I left it running overnight and still the bar doesn't move ...
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Robocopy over SMB from Windows 11 to MacOS Catalina Locks folders and makes backup fail
I am trying to backup an external hard drive on my Windows machine to an external hard drive on my iMac running macOS Catalina. I am using Robocopy batch file to mirror the 2 drives. The code I am ...
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How to unmount a blocked usb external HDD in Windows 10?
I have an external HDD connected to my PC using Windows 10, which is used to a daily backup using Acronis True Image 2019.
Many times after the backup is finished, I can't dismount it.
Even removing ...
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How to make a scheduled task to unlock external hdd everytime I login?
How to make a scheduled task to unlock external hdd everytime I login?
I have some WD drive which I can't remove the pswd unlock as I believe it's part of the firmware. Everytime I have to log into ...
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I know it's been asked 1000x but nothing I try works. I can't delete a network file in windows. It's not in use. It's not a thumbnail issue
I have a pdf, let's say \server\folder\file.pdf, that I cannot delete. I always get the standard windows error "the action cannot be completed because the file is open in another program".
I don't ...
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"File in use" locked by "another user" - how can I know which user opened the file?
As an administrator I can watch all shared files and who opened it, but sometimes users complain they do not know who has it open because Office just says it's opened by "another user".
Do you know ...
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how to unlock exe file that created by folder lock portable software
I have password protected wallet that created by folder lock portable.
I forget my password and wallet extension is "Application.EXE how can I unlock it without the password?
