FileAssassin for Windows

User Reviews

• Unlocks files so you can process them normally

  Randy Bell1/1/2013

  Pros

  This unlocks those files locked because of processes open in Windows.

  Cons

  none, really

  Summary

  This small and simple program can unlock files from processes running in Windows which have locked them so that the user cannot otherwise process them: delete them, defrag them, etc. Even files locked by Windows Explorer, such as the Thumb Cache files, this program can unlock and remove all handles so you the user can process them normally. Very good, and absolutely FREE!

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• Does an excellent job!

  PMc-111/3/2012

  Pros

  Very simple to operate, smooth & swift.

  Cons

  Don't forget to tick the 'delete file' box.

  Summary

  Very pleased with FileASSASSIN v1.06. I always wondered how to get rid of those YouTube .mp4 files that refused to go ... now there is an answer!! All best wishes FileASSASSIN ... hope you grow & grow! - PMc / Lincolnshire / England

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• looks like a good app.

  davebyfram12/8/2011

  Pros

  geez cnet.. all the cookies you throw at us.. why i am here, have cookies that won't delete. stop it already.. the file tried to delete did not work for cookie in temporary internet files. but seems like some killer app made it some kind of hidden / system file that won't let me touch...

  Cons

  might not do cookies? in: doc & set\me\local settings\temporary internet files ???

  Summary

  still reviewing

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• it is good at what it does,

  notonly11/13/2011

  Pros

  but it will not do folders. files does fine

  Cons

  I think this holds it back

  Summary

  good at what it does

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• exactly what i needed to know; compared to other sites

  seemedfine7/20/2011

  Pros

  cnet has the best reviews-pay attention

  Cons

  none i can find

  Summary

  great info, advice and ratings are consistenly right on

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• ALTERNATIVE FOR UNLOCKER ITS SAFE!

  visualbuffs4/24/2011

  Pros

  this is now my partner tool can delete and unlock file which is locked by the process or by malware

  Cons

  nothing so far

  Summary

  i used it .. everytime i reinstalled windows this is must-install program i will never use unlocker anymore cause it contains adware! FileAssassin is safe and clean program created by powerful malwarebytes so im confident its safe yeah!

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• This is what the name claims! Kills 99% of the time!

  JayDubThaHacker10/24/2010

  Pros

  I like this tool, and I want to thank the publisher's with both hands, for providing the world with this app and it's companion AntiMalware for free! I have saved my own and family members' PCs innumerable times with both of these app's. A+++ (-: !

  Cons

  Once the assassin did not assassinate a file. That was because the file was such a jagged toothed beast it could fend off the attack. So many other times this tool kills off beasts that are clogging or crippling or spying on computers I service. A-

  Summary

  You just GOTTA have this tool. Literally no reason not to! I tried to think of one.

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• Use it for unlocking Matroska (MKV) video files

  dayman8/23/2010

  Pros

  It unlocks files some of the time, but not always

  Cons

  Doesn't always unlock files

  Summary

  When it works it is great, but some times it doesn't unlock files!!

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• Excellent! Works like a charm. Must-have software

  cyberlarry73/2/2010

  Pros

  It does what it's made to do extremely well. It couldn't be any easier to use - even for the beginner. Highly recommended - I think everyone should have this on their computer.

  Cons

  No complaints at all. This is wonderful software.

  Summary

  If you've ever had a piece of malware, spyware, trojan, etc. that your antivirus couldn't delete off your computer (and I have) - this is a godsend to have. Just drag and drop and the evil thing is deleted. Everyone should have this on their PC or MAC.

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• Anti-virus software is not enough you need this too

  mpaige2/25/2010

  Pros

  Gets rid of Malware easily, once you figure out what files you want to get rid of. This is great for new malware, which your security software has not yet identified because it is relatively too new.

  Cons

  You have to first determine the file name(s) that are causing you problems. If you are not too computer savy, you should find somebody who is, to take care of your problem for you.

  Summary

  No antivirus program can keep up with all the viruses and malware out there. I had a problem with a trojan tye file called 'setuper.exe" which would spit out other trojan type files from time to time. The file according to the internet seems to have had several incarnations, the latest of which wasn't detected by AVG. The file would not allow you to delete it or move it even as an administrator. On looking at the properties of the file it seemed like you should have access to it, but you won't. However, this program go rid of it quite easily. I was lucky in that it installed itself into a temporary directory, so I could delete all the other files without causing any other problems for myself. That left the one file which was the problem. I searched the name of the file on the internet to make sure and then downloaded this program and solved the problem. One thing that came out of the internet search was that I saw the companies that make virus detection software were at least two months behind, at least on this particular file. That is the difference of th date of the file on my computer and entries on their sites which talk about the file. This is why I use the free version of AVG instead of paying the other companies for their "protection."

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