How to Delete a Locked DLL

1. Use Unlocker to unlock the DLL file so you can safely delete it afterwards. Unlocker lets you end any processes associated with the DLL file from a right-click menu to allow direct deletion.
2. Use GiPo@MoveOnBoot to schedule a DLL file for deletion the next time you boot your computer to make sure the software deletes the file before it loads. The GiPo@MoveOnBoot utility is included in the GiPo@FileUtilities set which lets you perform advanced system operations, such as drive mounting and read error checking.
3. Use Process Explorer to identify what executables connect to locked DLL files. It provides a feature that lets you enter the filename of the locked DLL so you can see the running application that relies on it. Process Explorer lets you end that process to unlock the DLL file, allowing deletion.