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FAQ: How do I know which program (or process) has a file open / locked or is using a file?

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Q: How do I know which program (or process) has a file open?

Download a free program called Process Explorer here:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/ProcessExplorer.mspx

Run the program and press Ctrl-F (or select Find -> Find Handle from the menu), type in the name of the file (e.g. outlook.pst), then click the Search button.

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