Delete files that are used by other programs in windows XP/Vista

by Sanju 2009-08-14 17:09:56

Delete files that are used by other programs in windows XP/Vista

You to delete the files and folders that are being used by another programs and applications.
You have tried to delete such kind of files or folders and received the any following messages.


 
* Cannot delete file: the file is in use by the other program.
* Cannot delete file: There has been a sharing violation.
* Cannot delete file: The file is in use by another program or user.
* Cannot delete file: Disk is not full or write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.
* Cannot delete file: The source or destination file may be in use.

Normally, a windows restart will allow you to delete such files or folders that are being used by other program, 
but if you want to manage it without restart your computer then you have to download a freeware tool called Unlocker.

After installation, right click on file or folder that you want to delete and select the option Unlocker.



If your requested file or folder is used or locked by other application then a small window listing of lockers will appear.



Here simply click on Unlock All button and now you can easily delete this file.




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