About ShowWhatProcessLocksFile
Discover what processes lock a specific file or folder. It is a simpler and faster clone of the PowerToys File Locksmith utility.
ShowWhatProcessLocksFile 11.0
Discover what processes lock a specific file or folder. It is a simpler and faster clone of the PowerToys File Locksmith utility.
- By PolarGoose
- Open Source
- Updated Apr 26, 2026
What's new in 11.0
- Change installation path to %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programs
- Improve performance
- Support finding locks in files located on network shares and mounted drives
Technical details
| Publisher | PolarGoose |
|---|---|
| Version | 11.0 |
| Release date | 2026-04-26 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile |
| Install scope | Current user |
Install ShowWhatProcessLocksFile from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile -e- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {5EBDD575-C889-438A-B21A-F1AFFF0DE661} /quiet
ShowWhatProcessLocksFile version history
10.0 Nov 13, 2025
Bug fix: properly send the path to a new process when the run as an admin button is pressed.
8.0 Feb 23, 2025
Set the background of the context menu icon to transparent to look better in the Dark mode.
7.0
Other versions
- 6.0
- 3.0
Frequently asked questions
Is ShowWhatProcessLocksFile free?
Yes. ShowWhatProcessLocksFile is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of ShowWhatProcessLocksFile?
The latest version is 11.0, released on Apr 26, 2026.
Is it safe to download ShowWhatProcessLocksFile?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 8e90d66230b82fa9090b61b36f77de47248b3b3ee5cbff89ba42a5c842ae79a2.
Which Windows versions does ShowWhatProcessLocksFile support?
ShowWhatProcessLocksFile runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall ShowWhatProcessLocksFile?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ShowWhatProcessLocksFile and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=PolarGoose.ShowWhatProcessLocksFile -e.
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