I think I already know the answer

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Frank Reichenbacher

My network: a dozen XP workstations and a W2K file server with no connection
to the outside world.

Is there a simple (i.e., free) tool, or any kind of tool, I can use to
determine what users have what files open on my network connections? Please
respond if you know the answer is "no" so I don't continue to bounce around
the net looking for something that's not there. I know about net view, net
file, etc. I was thinking of something more GUI and easier to use to
generate/display a report.

If the answer is no, then why isn't there some way to find open files on a
TCP/IP network and be able to tie them to a particular user? Is this a
limitation of the protocol?

Frank
 
well, I'm answering from a Win 2000 setup, and I use the "Shared Folders"
section in "Computer Management" under "Administrative Tools". It has
subfolders for Shares, active Sessions, and currently Open Files.

JP
 
Jim Peterson said:
well, I'm answering from a Win 2000 setup, and I use the "Shared Folders"
section in "Computer Management" under "Administrative Tools". It has
subfolders for Shares, active Sessions, and currently Open Files.

JP
Ummm.....

Nevermind.

Frank
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Jim Peterson said:
Not very informative, if I misinterpreted your question.
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Jim,

No, no, no, you got it right and you pointed me to the tool I was thinking
about. I was just a little embarassed at the answer, however, since I'm in
the Computer Management console all the time.

Frank
 
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