EMCO UnLock IT
The facts below are what the maker publishes about EMCO UnLock IT, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From EMCO UnLock IT's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Freeware | Free | No limitations stated; personal or commercial use · Free of charge |
The facts
Each one read from EMCO UnLock IT's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Delete locked items
- If unlocking fails, the program can schedule deletion of the locked file or folder for the next boot.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Download
- The download page lists version 7.0.6 as a 74.18 MB EXE installer.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Explorer integration
- Windows Explorer integration adds file and folder unlock actions to the context menu.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Lock handling
- It can close file and library handles or terminate processes holding locks.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- Supported platforms listed include Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 SP1 or later, plus Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012, and 2008 R2 SP1 or later.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- When insufficient permissions block a resource, the program grants the required permissions.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- EMCO UnLock IT detects locks on files and folders and helps unlock resources held by the system, applications, or services.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Recent update
- Version 7.0.5 added unlocking on local mapped drives, folder unlocking for names with trailing spaces, and support for paths longer than 260 characters.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Requirements
- The program requires administrative rights on the local computer.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security and licensing
- The freeware license permits use without charge and distribution of unmodified copies, and prohibits reverse engineering except where applicable law permits it.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- EMCO provides a technical support request form and says it will review requests and respond by email.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Supported architectures
- The product supports Windows x86 and x64 platforms.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Free use
- The download page says the program is free for personal or commercial use with no limitations.checked 12 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windowschecked 22 Sep 2026
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