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How do I delete a file that is in use by another process?

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Mar 15, 202620306 views
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Possible Duplicate: How do I delete a 'locked' file? More specifically, I'm trying to rename or overwrite a file, and get the message Access Denied. Make sure the disk is not full or write-protected and the file is not currently in use. Is there a way to find who / what's using the file, and kick t…

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LockHunter is a foolproof file unlocker. It is a 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…

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