LCK File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .lck
Type of File Program Lock File
Primary Association Software Development & Database Applications
Used by Various software to indicate resources in use
File Structure Typically plain text, but may vary
Editable No, manually editing may cause issues with related applications
Function To prevent concurrent access to a resource
Creation Automatically by a program during its execution
Deletion Automatically upon the release of the lock, or manually if lock persists incorrectly
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Visibility Usually hidden; visible if hidden files are shown
Location Varies by application; often in the same directory as the file/resource being locked
Can Be Opened With Text editors (if plain text), but not recommended
Recovery If deleted accidentally, application might behave unexpectedly or recreate it
Security Concerns None inherently, but incorrect manipulation can compromise related applications
Encoding Depends on the application; often ASCII or UTF-8 for text-based .lck files
Signature N/A
Common Tools for Handling File managers, command line tools
Typical Size Small, often just a few kilobytes
Importance Crucial for preventing data corruption and ensuring data integrity in concurrent environments
Alternative Uses Limited; mainly used by the creating application for its intended purpose