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STATUS_SERVER_HAS_OPEN_HANDLES
The server service still has clients using its shared resources
This status prevents the server-side file service from being unloaded while handles remain open. Those handles can represent files, directories, named pipes, print resources, or other shared objects that depend on server-service state.
Stopping the service is not equivalent to closing an application-local file. Determine which sessions and opens remain, whether writes are buffered, and whether clustered or continuously available workloads are involved. A forced stop can terminate client operations and should not be used merely to clear the status.
What to inspect
- Enumerate SMB sessions, shares, and open files on the server.
- Notify or disconnect clients only after confirming application impact.
- Verify pending writes and durable-handle recovery requirements before shutdown.
References
- Microsoft Sysinternals: Handle
- Microsoft Open Specifications: SMB error classes and codes
- Microsoft Open Specifications: NTSTATUS values
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