Pocket Killbox

Overview

Pocket KillBox was a free file deletion tool developed by Option^Explicit Software Solutions. It was designed to force-delete locked or stubborn files that could not be removed through traditional Windows methods. The tool was widely used for malware removal, particularly for deleting malicious files that remained active in the system.

Features

Force-deletes locked files, including malware.
Deletes files on reboot if they cannot be removed immediately.
Allows batch file removal.
Simple and lightweight interface.
Portable and does not require installation.

Compatibility

Pocket KillBox was compatible with:

Windows 98
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Vista

It has been discontinued and may not function properly on modern Windows versions.

Usage

Download Pocket KillBox from a trusted security source.
Run the executable as an administrator (no installation required).
Enter the path of the file to be deleted.
Choose "Delete on Reboot" if the file cannot be removed immediately.
Restart the computer to complete the deletion process.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✔ Effective for deleting locked files.
✔ Simple and easy-to-use interface.
✔ Portable (no installation required).

Cons

✘ Discontinued and no longer updated.
✘ No real-time malware detection.
✘ May not work on modern Windows versions.

Alternative Software

Unlocker – A file unlocking and deletion tool.
FileASSASSIN – A file removal tool from Malwarebytes.
RKill – A tool designed to stop known malware processes.

Developer

Company: Option^Explicit Software Solutions
Status: Discontinued (No longer maintained)

External Links

(No official website available)
May be found on archived security forums (use caution when downloading).