Thanks mate. I've done that to get rid of the file. But as the files are on a server it takes bit of time to login to server remotely and do that. I thought there might have been a utility that can be run from XP/Win2000 client. -----Original Message----- From: windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sorin Srbu Sent: 19 December 2005 11:06 To: windows2000@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [windows2000] Re: File lock windows2000-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <> scribbled on Monday, December 19, 2005 12:01 PM: Use the built-in shared folder-snapin in administrative tools. This should show you what files are locked and by who, what sessions are opneded etc. HTH. > Hi all, > > You guys know of any windows utility that will allow me to check who a > particular file is locked for? I am trying to delete a file on a shared > network point, but it is locked and I am getting a sharing violation. > NT/Win200/XP environment ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm ***************************** New Site from The Kenzig Group! Windows Vista Links, list options and info are available at: http://www.VistaPop.com ***************************** To Unsubscribe, set digest or vacation mode or view archives use the below link. http://thethin.net/win2000list.cfm