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LOCK files: what are they and how do I open them?

lock file icon Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
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Lock data

Files with lock file extension can be often found as various database "lock" files that prevent two users to access and change same database at the same time.

Further details:

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.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.lock" has the file extension "lock". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
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