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C# - how can I get owner's name for a Mutex

Hi, I have a shared mutex between 2 applications. I want to create an administration console that shows the current owner's name of the mutex.

How can I get the application name that currently owns the Mutex?

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I do not believe this is possible at the user mode level. You will have to install a driver or kernel plugin in order to get this information.

It's almost the same question as asking "what process opened this file"?

JaredPar  2009-02-12 14:31:32
I see...With Process Explorer, I see the files an executable is holding.Is it possible to know if a known executable is holding a known Mutex ?
 2009-02-12 14:57:37
It's because process explorer is inserting kernel level drivers under the hood. That's why it doesn't work with this feature in normal user mode.
JaredPar  2009-02-12 15:06:09
I'm not 100% on this issue but I'm reasonably confident
JaredPar  2009-02-12 15:08:23

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