OpenedFilesView displays the list of all opened files on your system. For each opened file, additional information is displayed: handle value, read/write/delete access, file position, the process that opened the file, and more...
Optionally, you can also close one or more opened files, or close the process that opened these files.
This utility is especially useful if you try to delete/move/open a file and you get one of the following error messages:
- Cannot delete [filename]: There has been a sharing violation. The source or destination file may be in use.
- Cannot delete [filename]: It is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using the file and try again.
When you get one of these error messages, OpenedFilesView will show you which process lock your file. Closing the right process will solve this problem. optionally, you can also release the file by closing the handle from OpenedFilesView utility. However, be aware that after closing a file in this way, the program that opened the file may become unstable, and even crash.
Publisher’s description
What is OpenedFilesView?
OpenedFilesView by NirSoft is free Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 113 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,837 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (113 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: OpenedFilesView is a free Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is OpenedFilesView safe to download?
- The file is served by nirsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8D7F840EE5182AC8AB2011B93A8D961BBBCB67B6ED74E217E68547EB17411A7B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.91Latest | August 31, 2023 | 113 KB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NirSoft.OpenedFilesView -echoco install ofview -yRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NirSoft
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.91
- Released
- August 31, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- March 15, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,837
- Website
- nirsoft.net
- winget ID
- NirSoft.OpenedFilesView
- Chocolatey package
- ofview
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenedFilesView free?
Yes. OpenedFilesView is free to use.
Is OpenedFilesView safe to download?
The download comes from nirsoft.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install OpenedFilesView with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does OpenedFilesView run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use OpenedFilesView without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
