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Is there a way to detect locked files in specify folder and release them by command line? Something like this (pseudo code): 

for file in folder
do 
   unlock file
done

Thanks

akira
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David Michaeli
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  • Is it alright if third party programs are used? [Sysinternals Handle](http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896655) can be used to list and close open handles. Open file/folder handles are what 'locks' files/folders. And yes, it is a command line program. – Bob May 20 '12 at 09:53

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Yes, using Unlocker:

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Simple use: unlocker file /s

Mr.Wizard
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  • Have you tried this? It doesn't seem to do anything. – Robert Ivanc Oct 01 '14 at 13:40
  • @Robert It has been some while since I last used this utility but at the time I found it effective. Are you running it with administrator permissions? – Mr.Wizard Oct 01 '14 at 15:50
  • unlocker requires a full path including drive letter, i use it like that: `unlocker %cd%\foldername /s` – c33s Mar 26 '16 at 00:08