Mac Lock Files on Windows File Server.

Hi Pro,
got some problem with Mac based design studio who have some weird issues with files locking on a Windows Server 2008 R2 server. After investigation, it is 100% a file locking issue. Some programs including preview, acrobat, indesign, finder or opening files (assuming locking them) and not releasing. Killing all the programs or remounting the share is working (releasing all lock files) but it's only a workaround not a fix. Do you any hints ? or Solutions ? all 10.7.3 Mac, using SMB protocol on a windows 2008 R2 File server.
Thanks to all !!!

yeah try this ... sorry french blog .. try google translate:
http://clickpom.com/blog/mac-finder-lock-files-on-windows-server-smb-shared/
this fix the issue for my client

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