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When a workstation has intermittent network connection issues, or when Tabs3 and PracticeMaster software was not closed properly, files can be left in an open state by the workstation due to the server not receiving the command to close the files. Generally, having the user log out of the network and then log back in can resolve the issue if you know who has the files open.
To view which files are currently open and which user has them open on Windows 7/Vista/XP or Windows Server 2008/2003, the following methods can be used.
Note: You must be at the File Server when using either method. Be aware that the following methods list files opened by other workstations accessing the server. They do not include files opened by programs running on the server.
The method used to check for open files depends on which Windows operating system is being used.
The Share and Storage Management program is an administrative tool for for determining which files are open and which workstation has them open. To access the Share and Storage Management program, use the following steps.
To access the Share and Storage Management program on Windows Server 2008 R2/2008/SBS 2011
The Computer Management program contains a System Tool, which is useful for determining which files are open and which workstation has them open. To access the Computer Management program, use one of the following methods.
To access the Computer Management program on Windows 7/Vista/XP or Windows Server (all versions)
Alternatively, the NET command can be used from a Command prompt to list the same information as the Computer Management program.
To view all files that are open:
From a Command prompt, enter the following command:
NET FILE
To view a specific file that is open:
From a Command prompt, enter the following command:
NET FILE | FIND "<file name>"
For example:
NET FILE | FIND "t3client.dat"
The command NET FILE will display the information as follows:
ID Path User name # Locks ------------------------------------------------------------- 9 D:\index.lnk shari 0 11 D:\shari\report.txt shari 0 23 D:\util\test.exe shari 0 The command completed successfully.
It is also possible to use NET FILE to close a file by entering the following command at a Command prompt. Notice that the file ID is specified as opposed to the file name.
NET FILE 23 /CLOSE
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