IObit Unlocker
What is IObit Unlocker? (from IObit)
Often when we try to delete a file or folder in Windows, we see annoying messages like "Cannot delete file: Access is denied" or "Cannot delete folder: It is being used" This is majorly because the file or folder is being used by another program or user. IObit Unlocker is an ideal tool for such conditions. It releases ... Read more
Overview
IObit Unlocker is a software program developed by IObit. The most common release is 1.1, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named iobitunlocker.exe. The setup package generally installs about 11 files and is usually about 5.41 MB (5,675,967 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 43% of users of IObit Unlocker come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.iobit.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Unlocker\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Unlocker\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 5.41 MB
Files installed by IObit Unlocker
| Program executable: | iobitunlocker.exe |
| Name: | IObit Unlocker |
| IObitUnlocker |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\iobit\iobit unlocker\iobitunlocker.exe |
| MD5: | 3e7b9ecf79a685f3a3e6c8b17c3b9bfa |
Additional files:
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IObitUnlocker.dll - IObit Unlocker
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unlocker-setup.exe
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IObitUnlocker.sys - IObitUnlocker (IObitUnlocker Driver)
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IObitUnlockerExtension.dll - IObitUnlockerExtension
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- IObitUnlockerExtension.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'UnLockerMenu' with a class of {410BF280-86EF-4E0F-8279-EC5848546AD3}.
2 Scheduled Tasks
- IObitUnlocker.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{33D3C3BE-853E-4E58-A229-5AACD8CAD9E3}' (runs on registration).
- unins000.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{874B5E38-4296-49FA-9DF9-3D4700466E55}' (runs on registration).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- IObitUnlocker.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Unlocker\IObitUnlocker.exe'.
- unins000.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\IObit\IObit Unlocker\unins000.exe'.
How do I remove IObit Unlocker?
You can uninstall IObit Unlocker from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program IObit Unlocker, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove IObit Unlocker.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win 10 0%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 21%
Keep it 79%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #1,550
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
53.39% |
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| Windows 10 |
35.52% |
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| Windows XP |
6.80% |
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| Windows Vista |
4.27% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.01% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
23.89% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.88% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.18% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
8.75% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
6.71% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.71% |
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Geography
43.32% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
43.32% |
| United Kingdom |
4.96% |
| Germany |
4.92% |
| France |
4.30% |
| Italy |
3.41% |
| Canada |
2.47% |
| Russia |
2.18% |
| Netherlands |
1.97% |
| Brazil |
1.96% |
| Australia |
1.64% |
| Spain |
1.63% |
| Sweden |
1.39% |
| India |
1.24% |
| Iran |
1.18% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
25.35% |
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| Dell |
19.49% |
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| Acer |
18.08% |
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| ASUS |
11.51% |
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| GIGABYTE |
7.46% |
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| Toshiba |
6.38% |
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| Lenovo |
4.65% |
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| Samsung |
3.18% |
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| Intel |
1.75% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.43% |
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| MSI |
0.73% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
6.19% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
6.12% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.92% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.36% |
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| ASUSTeK CM6330_CM6630_CM6... |
2.46% |
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| Dell Inspiron 1545 |
2.21% |
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About (from IObit)
Founded in 2004 by two creative and enthusiastic programmers, IObit is focused on providing consumers with innovative and comprehensive system utilities and security software for superior PC performance and security.
Publisher URL: www.iobit.com