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Why unlock and delete Windows files?


When a file is used or opened in Windows, it can not be deleted, replaced, or moved!



Unlock or delete locked or protected files and force-stop processes that use a file so that you can freely move or copy them

ThisIsMyFile is an application that displays all locked or protected files and allows you to unlock them in a few clicks.
Several ways to add the destination file or the destination folder. 

Thanks to the simplified layout and simple options, working with ThisIsMyFile should be easy.

When a file is used or opened in Windows, it can not be deleted, replaced, or moved. Therefore, you must first look for the program that uses it and stop the process.

Please always use ... the latest version of ThisIsMyFile!

But beware! Wild deletion of files or folders is not recommended especially without the necessary knowledge.

(Image-1) Reboot and Delete whiteout query, in The File Unlocker!
Reboot and Delete whiteout query, in The File Unlocker!
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2.) You must add the file that you want to unlock. 

This can be done in three different ways. The first method is to browse the button to search for and select the file. The second method allows dragging and dropping the file in the main window, while the third method is dragging and dropping the target file over the ThisIsMyFile file. Icon or shortcut on the desktop. In both cases, the file is selected and you can select the file action. (... see Image-2)

(Image-2) Unlock and delete Windows files!
Dateien entsperren und löschen!


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3.) You can unlock a file or delete it completely from Windows. 

You can unlock a file or delete it completely. Alternatively, ThisIsMyFile can delete all selected objects and restart the computer to apply the changes. When a process is selected, a forcible termination option is displayed. Since it can delete or close a process, even system-related, it is advisable that only experienced users run it to prevent system crashes or data losst. Unlock or delete used files with ThisIsMyFile can search the target file, or the selected folder, to detect files that are protected because another application or the system using them. If you only want to see a list of all these files, you need to select the Info only button. ThisIsMyFile tests all elements within the specified directory (if you select a file, only one element is checked) and displays a list of locked or protected objects along with the appropriate process ID, file type, and path of the process that locks it, and the name of the device.

See also: ► for what, I am an expert and I know what I am doing?

(Image-1) Unlock Files as an expert in Windows 10, 8.1!
Unlock Files as an expert in Windows 10, 8.1!
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FAQ 5: Updated on: 28 February 2018 19:12 Windows


► ► ► ► ... more information about the software ThisIsMyFile     

ThisIsMyFile

For what, I am an expert and I know what I am doing?


The File Unlocker is a tool which has the ability to unlock and delete a file, in the More ThisIsMyFile option, you can delete complete directories with
ThisIsMyFile

Unlock and delete Files and Folder via MS File-Explorer Context Menu?


The solution is simple to Add to MS File-Explorer Context Menu ThisIsMyFile to Unlock and Delete the Files or Folders Please click the Main Menu Extras
ThisIsMyFile

Folder protection prevents deletion under Winsows 10, why?


The Defender Folder Protection prevents deletion under Windows 10, sometimes useful and sometimes annoying Controlled Folder Access in the Windows 10 Defender
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How can I uninstall the File Unlocker ThisIsMyFile?


It is very easy to uninstall eg remove the ThisIsMyFile  the file un-locker from your Windows 10 and 8.1 or other Windows Operating Systems Content: 1.
ThisIsMyFile

What does Reboot immediately in The File Unlocker?


The Reboot immediately feature in The File Unlocker ThisIsMyFile     Content: 1. Unlocking and the subsequent restart of MS Windows OS  2. What
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Reboot and Delete without query, what does The File Unlocker then?


If you select Reboot and Delete without query, in The File Unlocker for Windows 10 or 8.1, and Windows 7.   Content: 1. For not locked files under MS

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