Access File Error

[lothos12345]

Every now and then for no apparent reason when I try to delete a file I get the error of 'unable to access file <file> it is being used by another process' though no other process as far as I can tell is using it. The only way to fix this error is to restart my system. Anyhow is there a way using visual basic.net to unlock the file or kill the process or something, that will allow me to have access to this file without having to restart my computer. Any help offered is greatly appreciated.

 

[RonRepp]

I found an answer to a similar question at:

http://www.vb-helper.com/howto_net_terminate_process.html

I hope this helps.

Ron Repp

If gray hair is a sign of wisdom, then I'm a genius.

 

[BrianB]

Who is using it? You always have to be careful with filestream classes during development as it is easy to leave files locked.

Brian Begy
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