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The LOCK file format is used by a number of Operating Systems and other programs to lock a resource, such as a particular file or hardware device.
The LOCK file usually contains no actual data and is simply an empty file.
The LOCK file format is used by a number of Operating Systems and other programs to lock a resource, such as a particular file or hardware device.
The LOCK file usually contains no actual data and is simply an empty file.