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LockHunter vs Handle: catalog facts
LockHunter	Handle
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free download from Microsoft Sysinternals.
Windows	Windows, Command line
Shows the processes locking a file and details about them Deletes to the Recycle Bin so mistakes can be undone	Finds which program has a file locked Covers registry, thread, process and other handle types
Windows only Closed source	Command line only; Process Explorer offers a GUI equivalent Requires administrative privileges
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Sysinternals EULA
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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