Can't delete file - c#

Question

Hey

Why can't I delete files after downloading file

I get error:

file 'exfile.jpgg' because it is being used by another process.

Edit: (Here is more code)

                string file_name = "pic.jpg"
                WebClient client = new WebClient();
                client.DownloadFile("http://picture.com/pic.jpg", file_name);
                client.Dispose();
                client = null;

                pictureBox1.Image = Image.FromFile(File_Name);
                pictureBox1.Image = null;

                FileInfo MyFile = new FileInfo(File_Name);
                MyFile.Delete();

Answer 1

Sounds like you need to close the WebClient first as it would have a lock on it. Perhaps using

WebClient.Close() or WebClient.Dispose()

Hope this gives you the hint and helps, Best regards, Tom.

Answer 2

Can you show some more code. Seems like if you were reading from the file as

WebClient Class

That you are not closing the stream/reader. This will hold onto the file, and will not allow you to delete.

Answer 3

You can use ProcessExplorer to check who has unclosed hande to this file.

Answer 4

Dispose Image object.

The file remains locked until the Image is disposed.