files locked

[John]

I have seen an more cases lately where files on a server share (2003 r2) say
they are currently in use when this does not appear to be the case. I have
had users complain about this as well. In some cases I am very doubtfull
that someone actually does have them opened since no one else should even
have right to open. Excel files and word files... maybe even some autocad
files. any suggestions?

 

[Masterplan]

RE: files locked

Hi John,

You can use Process Explorer to see which program has a particular file or
directory open:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

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Have a nice day!
Masterplan - MCSE,MCITP-EA
http://winmasterplan.blogspot.com


"John" wrote:

> I have seen an more cases lately where files on a server share (2003 r2) say
> they are currently in use when this does not appear to be the case. I have
> had users complain about this as well. In some cases I am very doubtfull
> that someone actually does have them opened since no one else should even
> have right to open. Excel files and word files... maybe even some autocad
> files. any suggestions?
>
>

 

[David Shen [MSFT]]

RE: files locked

Hello John,

I agree with what Masterplan said.

If you want a command-line tool instead of the UI tool (Process Explorer),
you may also consider using handle.exe:

For more information, please refer to:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896655.aspx

Hope it helps.

David Shen
Microsoft Online Partner Support