NoVirusThanks File Governor

NoVirusThanks File Governor is a tiny software program that provides users with a simple means of unlocking files that are being used by another person or app.

Simple setup and clean interface

The installation process is a piece of cake, as it does not offer to download any products that are not actually needed in order for the utility to work properly and it is over in a jiffy. After you complete it, you come face to face with a minimal and clean GUI, which encompasses only a menu bar and a pane in which to display items.
Comprehensive Help contents are provided thus making sure that all user categories, including the ones less experienced, can find their way around the app without encountering problems.

Scan the computer and view locked items

This software tool enables you search the contents of a specified directory for locked files, and displays them in the main window, along with information such as product ID, process, path, format and handle. This list can be cleared with just a click of the button, while it is also possible to force delete, reboot delete, copy and rename files.

Kill processes and unlock DLLs

In addition to that, you should know it is possible to bring up file properties, terminate a selected process, remove an entry from the list, as well as unlock a specified file, all of them or just DLLs. Utilities such as the Task Manager, Registry Editor, Explorer Shell, System Properties and Control can be accessed from the menu bar.

Bottom line

In conclusion, NoVirusThanks File Governor is a pretty efficient piece of software when it comes to managing locked files. All jobs are performed in a timely manner, the system’s performance is not going to be burdened, the interface is accessible to all users and our tests did not reveal any errors or crashes.