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I downloaded this and opened it up, how do I find out what process is using a file?
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When you open the program, do a CTRL+F (or click Handle --&gt; Find Handle or DLL..) and search for the file that is locked. It will come back and show you which process has the file open. 
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here's a tutorial for you to follow<br />
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<a href="http://www.microsoftnow.com/2008/10/unlocking-files-that-are-in-use.html" rel="ugc">http://www.microsoftnow.com/2008/10/unlocking-files-that-are-in-use.html</a>
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if you are still struggling, here's a very quick program to use<br />
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<a href="http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/opened_files_view.html" rel="ugc">http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/opened_files_view.html</a>
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I am trying to edit a configuration file, and it won't let me edit it because it is being used. &nbsp;I stopped all of the services associated with the program, and can't see any more processes. &nbsp;I need to see what is putting a lock on the config file. &nbsp;
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I am trying to edit a configuration file, and it won't let me edit it because it is being used.  I stopped all of the services associated with the program, and can't see any more processes.  I need to see what is putting a lock on the config file.  

I downloaded this and opened it up, how do I find out what process is using a file?

When you open the program, do a CTRL+F (or click Handle --&gt; Find Handle or DLL..) and search for the file that is locked. It will come back and show you which process has the file open. 

here&#39;s a tutorial for you to follow

http://www.microsoftnow.com/2008/10/unlocking-files-that-are-in-use.html

if you are still struggling, here&#39;s a very quick program to use

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/opened_files_view.html

How can I find out which process is using a file

I am trying to edit a configuration file, and it won&#39;t let me edit it because it is being used.  I stopped all of the services associated with the program, and can&#39;t see any more processes.  I need to see what is putting a lock on the config file.  

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