Randy - what software are you using for your backup solution ?
Many of them have that functionality built in - its a setting you have to twiddle with .

let me know, ok ?
mondo regards [Bill]
>Hi. I have a NT4 Server with W98 & XP workstations and I have VPN.
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>I want to do an unattended backup at night. How do I make sure that no one has open files on their pc's (left open from the day)?
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>I could time a reboot of the server, but I don't think that would be a very good idea.
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>Thanks, Randy