In message <104406424f.bz36@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Adrian Crafer <acrafer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I have a problem with sync discs running on my PC. It now produces the > error > 'The process cannot access the file because it is being used by > another process' > The file being referenced is NTUSER.DAT > I am not aware of what this does and an old back up using different > software does not seem to have this file. > There is also an NTUSER.DAT.LOG and an NTUSER.INI. > Thes files appear to be present in both users of the machines areas, > and in Documents and settings\Local services and Documents and > Settings\Network Services. > NTUSER.DAT.LOG varies in size depending on what you are doing. > Is this a Virus? Norton 360 does not seem to think so on a quick scan. > If it is legitimate how do I get syncdiscs to work thanks Firstly its not a Virus. DO NOT REMOVE it under any circumstances, unless you want a broken computer!! It is connected with the Windows Registry. Some processes will lock the file because they are updating or doing something with the registry (this can include some anti-virus programs). Do a Google on NTUSER.DAT and you will get lots and lots of info. > Adrian Crafer -- Chris Hughes