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I tried to encrypt a very large file 100+ gig using EFS and canceled when it said it was going to take 12 hours. Cancellation hung until I finally rebooted the system and now I'm unable to delete the file or open it because windows (7) still believes it's open in the EFS system.

I've tried process monitor, but searching for the file there doesn't turn up any processes I can kill to delete it.

Any suggestions on how I can take ownership of this file to delete it?

djsmiley2kStaysInside
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You can also use a utility called Unlocker to release the file handles:

http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/

ThatGuyInIT
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Its not the easiest way, but in safe mode it should be possible, and for sure in another OS...

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