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Locked files in Windows, delete - so it works

  • Nov 09, 2025
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Locked files can you Windows is not so easy to delete. In most cases, the document is still open in a program, or is required by the System. With a little Trick, you can remove also these files.

Blocked files under Windows using the Unlocker to permanently delete

"The file can not be deleted" - this Dialog appears at Windows at regular intervals. With the free erase Tool "Unlocker" you can take the Malefactor nevertheless, remove. But a word of caution: Usually there is a reason that Windows locks the files. So be careful which documents you remove with the program.
  1. Install the Unlocker. During setup, the Freeware tries to install additional programs. Do not remove the corresponding check mark if you need the additional Tools.
  2. Click with the right mouse button on the desired file.
  3. You start the delete Tool on the entry "Unlocker". A small window will open.
  4. Select in the drop-down menu "Delete" and confirm the message with "Ok" (see Screenshot).
Locked files delete
Tip: delete multiple files by them via check boxes to select.

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