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ShowWhatProcessLocksFile

by PolarGoosev11.0

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Discover what processes lock a specific file or folder. It is a simpler and faster clone of the PowerToys File Locksmith utility.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile --exact --version 11.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for ShowWhatProcessLocksFile.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install ShowWhatProcessLocksFile on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile --exact --version 11.0. winget downloads the installer from PolarGoose and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install ShowWhatProcessLocksFile silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile --exact 11.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall ShowWhatProcessLocksFile via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from ShowWhatProcessLocksFile's Apps & Features entry.
Is ShowWhatProcessLocksFile free?
ShowWhatProcessLocksFile is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/PolarGoose/ShowWhatProcessLocksFile) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does ShowWhatProcessLocksFile work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls ShowWhatProcessLocksFile directly from the publisher.
How do I keep ShowWhatProcessLocksFile up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 6 versions of ShowWhatProcessLocksFile from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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