Unlocker howto?! doesn't do anything

in an answer to a previous question another user recommended a tool to me, Unlocker. Its original homepage is offline, but there are plenty of websites which offer version 1.9.0 which I downloaded from 2 places, compared the filesize, it was identical, and installed it, then rebooted, but it does not do anything except that there's a new icon in the tray.

There are no new menu items in the Windows Explorer's context menu nor does anything happen when I send any element to Unlocker using the "send-to" menu. It created two shortcuts in the start menu, "Start Unlocker" and "Start Unlocker Assistant" which also both don't do anything. Any suggestions?

Felix Dombek

Posted 2010-12-20T01:38:58.133

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Answers

you should get it off the creator's page instead.

http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/#download

1.9.2, for both 32 and 64 bit windows. you'll want to click the "Download Unlocker 1.9.2 - 32 and 64 bit version" link.

be sure to use advanced during installation and disable the delta toolbar that's bundled with it. you don't want that.

anonymous

Posted 2010-12-20T01:38:58.133

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1The above link generates a message that it is blocked because it has been reported to contain unwanted software. – fixer1234 – 2015-10-03T04:50:35.993

@fixer1234 Indeed it does. - "Several optional and usually unwanted software programs may be offered during the installation process. This can only be avoided by being careful not to click on the 'next' or 'install' buttons (...)" (see here). I recommend downloading the portable version from Softpedia

– Marc.2377 – 2016-07-03T03:13:28.023

Do you have 64-bit version of Windows 7 ? Unlocker doesn't work on 64-bit OS, get LockHunter

Sathyajith Bhat

Posted 2010-12-20T01:38:58.133

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Thanks. I found a 64-bit version of Unlocker and it works! – Felix Dombek – 2010-12-20T04:16:12.523

Actually there is a 64 bit version of Unlocker, look for a file such as: Unlocker1.9.1-x64.exe This program works great in Windows 7 64-bit, but not all download sites have the 64 bit version of Unlocker available. Have Fun being in control of your computer!

Matteius

Posted 2010-12-20T01:38:58.133

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As Matteius said, searched "Unlocker1.9.1-x64.exe" and found this (after a few redundant results):

http://files.brothersoft.com/internet/miscellaneous/Unlocker1.9.1-x64.exe

This works for me on Win7 64bit.

mmdemirbas

Posted 2010-12-20T01:38:58.133

Reputation: 359

Download the portable version from Softpedia instead. Comes with both versions in a 111KB .zip file. – Marc.2377 – 2016-07-03T03:16:49.200

Did you check and scan this link? I generally don't trust BrotherSoft links. – Simon Sheehan – 2012-01-27T13:07:58.290

1Scanned with Microsoft Windows Security Essentials, and nothing found. – mmdemirbas – 2012-01-27T20:12:23.817

I Uninstalled it, and install it by enabling the "Explorer extension" checkbox during installation. It works well for me.

prasanna

Posted 2010-12-20T01:38:58.133

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not for me... I check the box, but no unlocker in context menu !!?? – Matrix – 2016-02-12T19:56:56.343