Force Windows to release folder for deleting??

[MadDogDean]

Hi all,

This goes to you out there that know about the API, dll, etc things...

In my app, I create a temp folder that is used for various things. Before closing the app, i can successfully delete all the files, etc inside the folder, but I am unable to delete the folder, or any sub-folders. I tried to delete the sub-folders first and then the "root" temp folder but with no luck.

Is there a way to tell/force Windows (?) to release the folder so that it can be deleted by the app before closing it?

Cheers,
Dean

[jassing]

Chances are you need to "change your current directory" before deleting the folder -- it may be "actively in use"
Other than that -- you could include something like "Unlocker" and run it's command line; but I don't advise that as a real solution.

[MadDogDean]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for the idea. But... how can I release the "current directory"? I tried to set Folder.SetCurrent, but that didn't work; I still get a "Unable to delete folder" error.

I am using a folder to temporarily uncompress zips, and I want to delete the folder when the app closes. The files have been deleted, it's just an empty folder.

Cheers,
Dean

[MadDogDean]

Hi Josh,

Thanks for the idea. But... how can I release the "current directory"? I tried to set Folder.SetCurrent, but that didn't work; I still get a "Unable to delete folder" error.

I am using a folder to temporarily uncompress zips, and I want to delete the folder when the app closes. The files have been deleted, it's just an empty folder.

Cheers,
Dean

[jassing]

I applaud you for wanting to clean up after yourself.
My guess is that perhaps the zip dll is holding on to the folder. Try unloading the plugin.
If nothing works, since you're down to just the folder -- use File.DeleteOnReboot() on the folder & call it good.

[MadDogDean]

Hey Josh,

I might be MadDogDean, but I am house trained...

Although I'm using the native AMS zip functions, I see what you're saying. Perhaps even I can try to write a small temp.txt file to the _TempFolder, delete the offending folder and then delete the file - never had trouble deleting files.

Thanks again, and once you get the bugs worked out of the AMSCleanup, let me know. I'll be waiting with bated (or DogBone) breath.

Cheers,
Dean

[jassing]

I'll try to get to it this week -- but I'm busy with the paying stuff...