Net file
Displays the names of all open shared files on a server and the number of file locks, if any, on each file. This command also closes individual shared files and removes file locks. Used without parameters, net file displays a list of the open files on a server.
Syntax
net file [ID [/close]]
Parameters
ID : Specifies the identification number of the file.
/close : Closes an open file and releases locked records. Type this command from the command prompt on the server where the file is shared.
net help command : Displays help for the specified net command.
Remarks
| • | You can also type net files to run this command. |
| • | Use net file to view and control files shared on the network. Sometimes, a user leaves a shared file open and locked by mistake. When this happens, other computers on the network cannot gain access to the locked portions of the file. Use net file /close to remove the lock and close the file. Net file output is similar to the following: File Path Username #locks --------------------------------------------- 0 C:\A_FILE.TXT MARYSL 0 1 C:\DATABASE DEBBIET 2 |
Examples
To view information about shared files, type:
net file
To close a file that has the identification number 1, type:
net file 1 /close
Formatting legend
| Format | Meaning |
Italic | Information that the user must supply |
Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
Courier font | Code or program output |