Unlock & Delete, Unlock & Rename, Unlock & Move, and Unlock & Copy are IObit Unlocker’s file-management commands. The program addresses access errors by unlocking files or folders first, then applying the chosen action.
Which file actions are available?
Choose an unlock command based on what needs to happen to the selected item. Unlock & Delete removes it, while Unlock & Rename applies a new name after unlocking. Unlock & Move and Unlock & Copy provide the corresponding file operations.
These combined commands suit common access errors such as a file being in use by another program, an access-denied message, or a sharing violation. Select the desired operation for a file or folder that Windows will not let you manage normally.
Drag-and-drop and multiple items
Files and folders can be dragged into IObit Unlocker’s window. The program also accepts multiple files or folders together, so a batch of locked items can be handled in one session instead of repeating the same selection process for each item.
- Drop one item into the program and choose the needed unlock action.
- Add several files or folders when multiple items are blocked.
- Use Unlock & Copy when the intended result is a copy of the unlocked item.
Forced mode and related processes
When a file or folder remains locked, Forced mode can terminate all related processes that are holding it. This gives the program another way to clear a lock before carrying out a file action. Because this mode ends processes, it may interrupt work associated with those processes.
Pros
- Offers separate unlock-and-delete, rename, move, and copy commands
- Accepts files and folders by drag and drop
- Can process multiple files or folders at once
- Forced mode can terminate processes holding a lock
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
What kinds of file errors does IObit Unlocker address?
It addresses locked or inaccessible files and folders, including access-denied, file-in-use, and sharing-violation errors.
Can I unlock several files or folders together?
Yes. IObit Unlocker supports multiple files or folders in one session, and items can be dragged into its window.
What does Forced mode do?
It can terminate all related processes that are locking the selected file or folder.
