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Basic information about LOCK file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension LOCK(*.LOCK or *.lock), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the LOCK file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the LOCK file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LOCK file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LOCK file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LOCK file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the LOCK file?
  • How to open a LOCK file?
  • What programs do I need to open a LOCK file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a LOCK file?
  • How to convert LOCK files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to LOCK file format?


1.Detail information about LOCK file extension: Minecraft World Lock File

File type Minecraft World Lock File Category Game Files
Developer Mojang Specifications File format Binary
Description LOCK file is a Minecraft World Lock File developed by Mojang Specifications. A LOCK file is a lock file used by Minecraft, an open-ended block construction game. It is included as part of the data for a Minecraft world and enables a Minecraft application to lock the world so that only one Minecraft instance has it open. LOCK files save a timestamp for when the world was last accessed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LOCK files

Windows
Mojang Minecraft

macOS
Mojang Minecraft

Linux
Mojang Minecraft


2.Detail information about LOCK file extension: Lock File

File type Lock File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format Text and Binary
Description LOCK file is a Lock File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LOCK files

Windows
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft OneDrive
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
SkyDrive
Visual Studio

macOS
Microsoft OneDrive
SkyDrive

Linux
Mozilla Firefox
Apache Web Server
Linux operating systems



Can't open a LOCK file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.LOCK”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the LOCK extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support LOCK file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of LOCK files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a LOCK file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a LOCK file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a LOCK file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the LOCK file is damaged.
  • Whether the LOCK file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the LOCK file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the LOCK file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the LOCK file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a LOCK file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a LOCK file.

If the LOCK file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.