.lock files are temporary files apps make to show a file or resource is in use. Here's why you can delete them:

• Fix stuck apps: if an app crashes, leftover .lock files can trick the system into thinking it’s still running
• Stop errors: these files might block your app from starting or working properly
• Clear update problems: if an update or sync gets interrupted, .lock files can block future attempts

Deleting .lock files is like hitting reset – it clears up the mess and lets your app run smoothly again! 

Windows

1. Stop all running profiles
2. Close the desktop app 🖥️ or disconnect the agent if you're using the web interface 🌐
3. Go to the mlx folder in your user folder: C:\Users\%username%\mlx
4. Delete all the .lock files

 

 

macOS

1. Stop all running profiles
2. Close the desktop app 🖥️ or disconnect the agent if you're using the web interface 🌐
3. Go to the mlx folder in your user folder: /Users/%username%/mlx
4. Delete all the .lock files