Is there a way to handle locked file from command line and release it?

Question

Is there a way to detect locked files in specify folder and release them by command line? Something like this (pseudo code):

for file in folder
do 
   unlock file
done

Thanks

Is it alright if third party programs are used? Sysinternals Handle can be used to list and close open handles. Open file/folder handles are what 'locks' files/folders. And yes, it is a command line program. — Bob, May 20, 2012 at 9:53

Mr.Wizard · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-20 09:57:30Z

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Yes, using Unlocker:

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Simple use: unlocker file /s

answered May 20, 2012 at 9:57

Mr.Wizard

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Have you tried this? It doesn't seem to do anything.
– Robert Ivanc
Oct 1, 2014 at 13:40
@Robert It has been some while since I last used this utility but at the time I found it effective. Are you running it with administrator permissions?
– Mr.Wizard
Oct 1, 2014 at 15:50
unlocker requires a full path including drive letter, i use it like that: unlocker %cd%\foldername /s
– c33s
Mar 26, 2016 at 0:08

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