How to delete "in use by another process " file in XP?
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While compiling my C++ application my XP froze. After recovery my app will not compile. It , the entire compiler(!) , quits “for unknown reasons” and asks me to send error report message to MS! It appears that the file containing dependencies went puff. I tried to rename it and got “cannot do, file in use”, I tried to delete it with same motherly and stupid advice from MS. I am sure my VC++ compiler can rebuild the file, but I need to get rid of it first. I am pretty ignorant using command, and GUI in XP won't do. Any constructive advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Vaclav PS If you feel this is in wrong forum - keep it to yourself. I need an answer, not a sermon.
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While compiling my C++ application my XP froze. After recovery my app will not compile. It , the entire compiler(!) , quits “for unknown reasons” and asks me to send error report message to MS! It appears that the file containing dependencies went puff. I tried to rename it and got “cannot do, file in use”, I tried to delete it with same motherly and stupid advice from MS. I am sure my VC++ compiler can rebuild the file, but I need to get rid of it first. I am pretty ignorant using command, and GUI in XP won't do. Any constructive advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Vaclav PS If you feel this is in wrong forum - keep it to yourself. I need an answer, not a sermon.
This sometimes occurs when some task (maybe the compiler) does not terminate correctly and is holding the file open. Try using task manager to see if there are any compiler or visual studio tasks still running. If all else fails, reboot the PC and start again by cleaning your project before rebuilding.
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This sometimes occurs when some task (maybe the compiler) does not terminate correctly and is holding the file open. Try using task manager to see if there are any compiler or visual studio tasks still running. If all else fails, reboot the PC and start again by cleaning your project before rebuilding.
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Nice information, thanks for sharing.