LockHunter

Spec sheet

Purpose

LockHunter is a free tool for deleting files blocked by unknown processes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Supported platforms

windowsRead 22 Sep 2026 · lockhunter.com

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · lockhunter.com

Support

The maker provides a support form and recommends sending bug reports from the program through Help > Report a bug for a detailed error report.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Headquarters

Saint Petersburg, Russian FederationRead 28 Sep 2026 · lockhunter.com

Founded

2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · lockhunter.com

Maker

Crystal Rich Ltd says it was created in 2007; its about page gives a postal address in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Command line

The manual documents command-line options for unlocking, deleting, terminating processes, silent operation, and automatic exit.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Command-line deletion limit

The /delperm option allows command-line deletion to bypass the Recycle Bin when used with /delete.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Explorer integration

The installed version integrates into the Windows Explorer menu.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

File actions

It can unlock, delete, copy, or rename a locked file.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Identify locks

It shows processes locking a file or folder and provides detailed process information.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Portable version

The portable version can be installed to an external or cloud drive, but does not integrate into Explorer and still requires administrative permissions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Process controls

It can terminate locking processes, remove locking processes from the hard drive, and unload DLLs from processes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Recycle Bin

Deleted files go to the Recycle Bin so they can be restored if deleted by mistake.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Restart deletion

It can schedule a file for deletion at the next operating system restart.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Setup contents

The maker says the setup file contains no adware, malware, or unnecessary add-ons.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

System requirements

The download page lists Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7 and offers version 3.4.3 at 3.2 MB.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Unlocking limits

The manual says LockHunter can unlock a file or folder when a process has an open connection to it, and lists other possible causes of deletion problems such as system files, access rights, and file-system damage.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lockhunter.com

Plans and prices

Every LockHunter plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• File Manager Software#77 of 1007.5