find out all mdf and ldf files being used by the sql instance

jamesmetcalf74
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I have an instance of sql that has a fair amount of databases.  not all of the mdf files match the name of the associated db's perfectly.  Is there a quick way i can make a list of all the mdf files and ldf files that are currently "attached" to the instance?
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Distinguished Expert 2017
Commented:
Try this:
exec sp_msforeachdb 'USE ?; SELECT DB_NAME(), name, filename FROM sys.sysfiles'

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Brian CroweDatabase Administrator
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Commented:
SELECT * FROM sys.master_files

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