File lock problem with Image.FromFile()

[Stefan Spenz]

Hi, when I load an image using this Bitmap bitmap = (Bitmap)Image.FromFile(pic.Path), it is not possible to delete the file afterwards, unless you exit the program. I tried to call .Dispose() on the object, but it seems like a bug in the FromFile method. I found out a workaround Bitmap origbmp = new Bitmap(pic.Path); Bitmap bitmap = new Bitmap(origbmp); origbmp.Dispose();. I keep working with the copy of the original bitmap as it's not locked anymore. But, loading an image using Bitmap's constructor, it's impossible to load animated GIFs as it seems that Bitmap doesn't support them. Now, how can I use animated GIFs and other image formats AND be able to delete the file afterwards? Thx :-D Stefan

[Guffa]

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[Dave Kreskowiak]

Don't pat yourself on the back too hard. This has been known for at least 4 years now, and it's not exactly a bug. Though, some people would probably argue that it is. An eaiser method would be to load the bitmap from a FileStream instead of creating two Bitmaps to get one. You can read more about it in this[^] KB article on MSDN. Dave Kreskowiak Microsoft MVP - Visual Basic

[Stefan Spenz]

Dave Kreskowiak wrote:

This has been known for at least 4 years now, and it's not exactly a bug. Though, some people would probably argue that it is.

When you call .Dispose() and the handle won't get free, it's a bug!

Dave Kreskowiak wrote:

You can read more about it in this[^] KB article on MSDN.

Thank you, that worked! :) Regards, Stefan