Hi everyone.
Is there ability to read file that is used by another process?
Thanks.
+7
A:
If the process holds an exclusive lock on the file then no. If the process holds a shared lock, you can read it.
Mehrdad Afshari
2009-07-21 09:13:43
if a process holds a hared lock, it's possibleto read file like this:using (var stream = new FileStream(@"d:\myfile.xls", FileMode.Open, FileAccess.Read, FileShare.ReadWrite)){...}
iburlakov
2009-07-21 10:12:10
A:
It depends on how the other process opened the file (i.e., is it locked). Bear in mind that reading a file while it is being changed by another process may yield unexpected results.
Traveling Tech Guy
2009-07-21 09:14:55
+1
A:
Depending on the files you want to access, have a look at Volume Shadow Copy.
Maltrap
2009-07-21 09:17:45