Deleting files or directories, object in use

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nbache

Re: Deleting files or directories, object in use

Posted on: 2011/12/23 0:06 #21

Just can't stay away

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Deniil wrote:
The rename into "delete_me" trick is great. You can't do that on windows with a locked file or dir

Are you sure? I often use it at work e.g. when releasing updated Oracle Forms modules into the customer's test environment; if any of their users have one of those forms open, the .fmx file (the compiled version of the form) is locked and cannot be overwritten. I just rename it and copy my new version in place, and the next time they exit and re-enter that form, the new one is used.

Best regards,

Niels

MickJT

Re: Deleting files or directories, object in use

Posted on: 2011/12/23 10:31 #22

Just can't stay away

Fortunately on Windows 7, it tells you what program is using the file.

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