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The executable lock tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where Windows prevents the deletion or modification of executable files, often due to file locks held by the system or services. Common scenarios include failed program updates where the old .exe cannot be removed, and problems with copying or deleting data related to installations. Discussions point to the Application Experience Service (AeLookupSvc) as a potential cause, with users exploring service configuration changes to resolve executable lock problems. The tag focuses on troubleshooting file access conflicts in Windows environments.
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Windows 7 Getting back a deleted windows service
Hello people, I have had a problem for months now, that sometimes data wouldn't copy or be deleted if they had anything to do with installing before. For example, if a program autoupdates itself and downloads his new .exe, then it might be unable to delete the old one, and the update failed...- UndoRedo
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