Locked file

[Gordon Biggar]

I have some locked files on my computer, and I am trying to understand the
purpose of why they are locked. Using the properties attribute of one of
the files, I see it is by Matrox Graphics, and it rests in the
WINNT\system32 and WINNT\system32\ReinstallBackups folders. Does it need to
be locked? How does one go about unlocking a file? I have a NEC monitor,
and an Intel graphics driver, so I'm not sure of this file's origin (it
carries a 1/2002 file date).

Thanks for any assistance.

Gordon Biggar
Houston, Texas

 

[Dave Patrick]

What file? In the case of DLLs you'll need to unload them prior to
replacement, etc.



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[Gordon Biggar]

The specific file in question is MGABG.exe.

When using the Autoruns utility, it appears under the Services tab, but
there is no description. I'm not sure if this is what you were looking for,
however.

GGB

What file? In the case of DLLs you'll need to unload them prior to
replacement, etc.



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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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I have some locked files on my computer, and I am trying to understand the
purpose of why they are locked. Using the properties attribute of one of
the files, I see it is by Matrox Graphics, and it rests in the
WINNT\system32 and WINNT\system32\ReinstallBackups folders. Does it need
to
be locked? How does one go about unlocking a file? I have a NEC monitor,
and an Intel graphics driver, so I'm not sure of this file's origin (it
carries a 1/2002 file date).

Thanks for any assistance.

Gordon Biggar
Houston, Texas

 

[Dave Patrick]

It's locked because it running and in use.

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/mgabg/

Maybe this helps?


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[Dave Patrick]

Also Control Panel|Admin Tools|Services and stopping the service would
unlock the file.



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[Gordon Biggar]

I believe that all of the files shown in the Autoruns utility are active on
start-up. However, MGABG is the only one in the listing with a locked
symbol beside its title.

The reference that you cited is very useful. My thanks. Do you also
recommend that one utilize the "free" analysis of one's registry and driver
files for files that are out of date, or does that potentially lead to other
headaches (i.e., messing with the system)?

Again, my thanks for your rapid responses!

GGB

It's locked because it running and in use.

http://www.liutilities.com/products/wintaskspro/processlibrary/mgabg/

Maybe this helps?


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

The specific file in question is MGABG.exe.

When using the Autoruns utility, it appears under the Services tab, but
there is no description. I'm not sure if this is what you were looking
for,
however.

GGB

 

[Dave Patrick]

If you're not experiencing a specific problem then I guess I'd be inclined
to leave 'er be.


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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
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Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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[Gordon Biggar]

"If it ain't broke..." kind of thing.

Many thanks.

GGB

If you're not experiencing a specific problem then I guess I'd be inclined
to leave 'er be.


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

I believe that all of the files shown in the Autoruns utility are active on
start-up. However, MGABG is the only one in the listing with a locked
symbol beside its title.

The reference that you cited is very useful. My thanks. Do you also
recommend that one utilize the "free" analysis of one's registry and
driver
files for files that are out of date, or does that potentially lead to
other
headaches (i.e., messing with the system)?

Again, my thanks for your rapid responses!

GGB

 

[Dave Patrick]

Yep, you're welcome.


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
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