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.LOCK File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: System Files

What are .LOCK files and how to open them?

Can't open .LOCK file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .LOCK file.

What is a .LOCK file extension?

.LOCK file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .LOCK has been classified as System Files.

.LOCK is Lock data

The lock file extension is generally related to files generated to determine whether a program or file is in use.

This method is frequently used in database management system to "lock" the databases. Also used in Red Hat Linux.

These files are generally not meant to be opened or altered and serve only for temporary purpose.

Same as lck file extension.


How to open:

Typically, a lock file is not meant to be accessed by the user, but is generated for temporary purposes.

How to convert:

Lock files generally are not meant to be converted to anything else.

How to fix problems with .LOCK files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .LOCK files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .LOCK file format
  2. You need to check the .LOCK file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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