: You can use the handle or ps command from SysInternals tools or PowerShell's built-in Get-Process to find which process has a lock on the file. For a PowerShell approach, you might need to get creative.
This is a common scenario when you download a ZIP file, extract it, and realize every single config file is blocked. powershell unlock file
A locked file is blocking a critical automated deployment or build script, and you're willing to risk the owning process failing. : You can use the handle or ps
There is no Unlock-File cmdlet in PowerShell. However, by combining PowerShell with Sysinternals Handle, you can: by combining PowerShell with Sysinternals Handle