There is command line utility that works from an NT Workstation. It shows the open files and it closes the files if you want. It also shows the file id and user who has it opened. It is called NETFILE.EXE.
I am not sure if it shareware but you can try to e-mail brian@keene.net for a copy.
Thanks David
-----Original Message----- From: Maglinger, Paul [mailto:PMAGLINGER@scvl.com] Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 4:24 PM To: 'NetApps list server' Subject: Finding who has files open (in use)
Greetings toasters!
Looking for a way to list files that are in use on the filer and who is using them. I want an output similiar to what you would see if you went into Windows Server Manager, selected the server and clicked on the "In Use" button, but I want something more user friendly than scrolling down looking for the file name. Specifically, we are having problems with users leaving files open, which prevents us from writing over them. I'm looking for a way to quickly track down who has this file open so they can be flogged, keel-hauled, then drawn and quartered. Your thoughts, please?
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Paul Maglinger, A+, CA, CCA, CET, MCSE Systems Administrator Shoe Carnival Inc. (812)867-4674 pmaglinger@scvl.com