files locked

[Guest 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?

[Guest 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?

>

>

[Guest 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