Version 3.0.5, released in the early 2010s, represents the culmination of the software’s development under its original author, Cedrick 'Nitch' Collomb. Unlike earlier betas, 3.0.5 included:
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | | Run Unlocker as Administrator. Re-register the shell extension via Command Prompt (admin): regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Unlocker\UnlockerCOM.dll" | | 64-bit Compatibility | Unlocker 3.0.5 has native 64-bit support. If you see errors, download the 64-bit specific version (check filenames). | | Antivirus Quarantine | Add Unlocker.exe and UnlockerCOM.dll to your antivirus exclusion list. | | No Context Menu | Reinstall with "Shell Integration" checked. Or manually register: regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Unlocker\UnlockerHook.dll" | | File locked by "System" | Boot into Safe Mode, then run Unlocker. Alternatively, schedule deletion on next reboot. | unlocker 3.0.5
Do not unlock critical Windows system files (e.g., ntoskrnl.exe , kernel32.dll ) unless you are absolutely certain they are malware. Version 3
