How to find out whether any file is in use or not

pranavjosh · Mar 25, 2004

Hi Friends
How to programmatically find out whether the File is in use or not.

LucieLastic · Mar 25, 2004

I was thinking you could try to rename it with RenameFile but I think it would let you if it's in use. You may have to try and move it to a temp dir.

richardchaven · Mar 30, 2004

try
TFileStream.Create(AFileName, fmOpenRead + fmShareExclusive).Free;
except
on E:EDontDoThatError do
begin
Someone is using it.
end;
end;

Cheers