In some instances, the files open well on different browsers and in file desktop apps like Excel but fail in other Microsoft apps.

The Sodinokibi (REvil) ransomware has added a new feature that allows it to encrypt more of a victim's files, even those that are opened and locked by another process. Some applications, such as ...

Unable to delete, move, or perform any action on a file because it is locked by a process? Find out which process is locking a file in Windows 11/10 using various methods discussed in this article.

If you run into a "Content File Locked" error while using Steam, don't despair, it should be fixable. Here are some potential solutions to try out.

Fingerprint scanners make it easier than ever to secure your smartphone, reducing the need to type in a PIN code or password. Whether you’re locking or unlocking your device or signing into apps, it’s ...

An LDB file, also called an access lock file, prevents multiple users from making changes to a database at the same time. Access normally deletes LDB files when a user closes a shared database.

Users with external hard drives or other storage devices may run into problems accessing files on these devices, especially when attempting to delete files that are reported by Mac OS X to be ...

Windows only: Determine what programs are using a locked file with freeware utility, WhoLockMe. We recently covered how to delete locked files, but let's say—rather than using a brute force ...