Close a handle

Before you begin

Steps to take

  1. Right-click on the file handle and select Close Handle
  2. Process Explorer will warn forcing a handle closed can lead to an application crash and system instability
    In practice I am yet to see an app crash system instability but it would surely be possible, particularly if you ripped a file handle away from a system process.
  3. If you are sure, Click Yes
  4. The handle is closed

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