Help ID Open File(s)

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  1. Rico

    Rico Registered Member

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    Hi Guys,

    The latest 'Shadow Defender' version 1.1.275 includes the following 'warning' message:

    "Some files on this volume(s) are in use, it is recommended to close any used files on the volume to be protected."

    OS = XPhome SP3, C:\ & D:\

    The warning message only happens when "D:\" is included for Shadow Mode. How can I identify the process or file, that Shadow Defender thinks is in use?

    Take Care
    Rico
     
  2. Rico

    Rico Registered Member

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    An obvious choice would have been 'Process Explorer', however the non GUI version "Handle" is the tool of choice for ID'ing open files or open handles.

    See: Here

    Take Care
    Rico
     
  3. Seer

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    Hey Rico.

    If you like it better this way, Nir Sofer's OpenedFilesView will do this through GUI. Check out his tools, he's pretty much rivaling Mark.

    Cheers,
     
  4. Rico

    Rico Registered Member

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    Hi Nick,

    That would have been nice to have on or about the date of the OP. Handle runs from the 'command prompt' & is difficult to see. I posted this as now I'm done or don't need it. Thought I'd share with the community, my find.

    Take Care
    Rico
     
  5. Seer

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    Rico buddy,

    I am so sorry, I wasn't paying attention to the date of the OP...
    But I don't think my post was in vain - there is not enough recommendations on excellent NirSoft tools here anyway.

    Cheerso,
     
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    Yes all those little standalone utilities make a great portable toolbox. And he keeps him busy updating them too, so it is a good idea to keep visiting his panel regularly.
     
  7. Rico

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    Hi Guys,

    No Problem, this was a good learning experience.

    Little background:

    When I originally installed Shadow Defender, I decided to move "My Desktop" & "My Documents" to d drive, leaving c as system. Turns out chkdsk d: + SD, (the ones i know about) complained of open files, on d. Some programs located on c used MY Documents for data storage, with the data on d. Stuff was complaining about open handles. So i ID'd the open ones with Handle & moved some of My Documents back to c.

    Take Care
    Rico
     
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