Best Free Undeletable File Remover (Stub only)

I've used Unlocker sucessfully for years. However, I have just updated my computer to 64 bit Windows 7. I attempted to install Unlocker and the installation gave me no problems. The Unlocer Icon even showed up in the system Tray. But it did not work. When i right click on a file, Unlocker is NOT SHOWN IN THE CONTEXT MENU.

I do not know if the problem is with the Windows 7 Operating System itself, or with the 64 bit Operating System, but it appears that Unlocker is not compatible with 64 bit Windows 7.

everytime i try to download unlocker, my antivirus pops up... does anyone else get that?

Here is a new contender: LockHunter. It is still in beta. Have just installed it. Will see how it goes.

Can remove virus file in the recycle bin.

I just wanted to drop a comment about MoveOnBoot, it does not work that great at all, so don't waste your time! I use Unlocker myself and it does work every time, but I will check out Killbox for a good backup program just in case.

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#comparison Unlocker

http://killbox.net/ Killbox

~Jim~

Although potentially biased, the Unlocker site lists a comparison of 20 different Undeletable File Removers (with links to each): http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#comparison
Most of them are free!

Unlocker is excellent. When is this category going to be updated?

UnlockMe by Camtech is another excellent option.

i use fileassassin
works a treat

Avenger on those really stubborn stains.

It comes with a safety warning:
http://swandog46.geekstogo.com/avenger2/avenger2.html
overkill for day to day use

Unlocker looks good but its not portable. I'll be keeping Pocket Killbox on my thumb drive but I'm going tom try unlocker on my home PC.

-J

UnLocker in my experience just works and without rebooting. File Assassin has a good pedigree too.

I mostly use unlocker now but copylock www.snapfiles.com/get/copylock.html is also pretty good for replacing files on reboot.

Lionheart82

What about File Assassin? I use it when Unlocker fails.

Unlocker I dont need to say anymore

These suggestions were posted elsewhere on the site by subscriber "J"

Here are the contenders:
Pocket Killbox
MoveOnBoot
Remove on Reboot shell extension

I once used moveonboot but Killbox can delete with or without reboot and is portable. Its currently my first choice.

-J