Identify Which Process Is Blocking a File in Windows

Microsoft's Computer Management Console makes it easy to quickly determine which user has the file locked and remedy the situation in a timely manner.

Shows processes locking a file or folder; Gives you detailed information on the process; Allows to unlock, delete, copy or rename a locked file; Can delete ...

I've seen several of answers about using Handle or Process Monitor, but I would like to be able to find out in my own code (C#) which process is locking a file.

On Windows 2008 R2 go to Server Manager > Roles > File Services > Share and Storage Management > right-click on SaSM > Manage Open Files.

LockHunter can unlock any handlers that may have locked your files or folders. Unlike similar freewares, it supports both 32 and 64-bit Windows.

In Process Explorer, Press Ctrl + F or go to Find > Find Handle or DLL. · Type part of the file or folder name and click Search. · The tool will ...

lsof can help to see the list of file. here is way to see the locked files. sudo lsof /var/lib/dpkg/lock.

This small article will help you find out who is holding a lock on the file you are trying to access.

Just hit Win + R and type resmon, go to the CPU tab and find the input field on the right side that says Search Handles. Put in the path + ...

Resolution: Run Task Manager (e.g. Windows + R → type in taskmgr → press Enter) Go to tab Performance → click Open Resource Monitor. In the Resource Monitor switch to tab CPU → find the section Associated Handles and type in the name of fil