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OpenedFilesView vs LockHunter: catalog facts
OpenedFilesView	LockHunter
Free Freeware from NirSoft with no paid tier.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows	Windows
Finds which process is locking a file Close handles or processes directly from the list	Shows the processes locking a file and details about them Deletes to the Recycle Bin so mistakes can be undone
Does not work on Windows 10 or 11 with Secure Boot turned on Requires administrator rights	Windows only Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License: Freeware	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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