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Copy a file in use???

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March 15, 2002 5:35:01 AM

When I run a program I have it creates a temporary file...When I close the program, the file is automatically deleted...I need to see this file, more specifically save it. However when I try to open it, copy it, or rename it, I cant because the file is in use by the program. Any ideas on how I can get around this dilemma. Thanks.

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March 15, 2002 7:51:51 AM

what file is it? I would have thought you'd be able to make a copy of it weather its in use or not.


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March 15, 2002 8:53:36 AM

Maybe look for an option in the program to not delete temperary files.

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May 7, 2009 3:32:13 PM

If you do a hard power off while the file is in use than the .tmp file will save. If you have a laptop you can just hold down the power button until it powers off(don't actually run a Start-->Shut Down or the programs will be closed and you will lose your file), and if you're on a Desktop, you can quite literally unplug it from the wall and it will save whatever file you're looking for in your %temp% folder and you can copy/rename it when you power back on. You can use this with almost anything, including saving embedded flash videos.
Hope this helps
May 8, 2009 8:19:09 AM

Sounds like a good way to screw up your OS!
May 11, 2009 8:11:53 PM

Not just a good way, a GREAT way! Must be a technician having a slow year... and trying to create good business by having people mess up their OS.

By the way, quik, you do realize this post is 7 years old, right? The user has long since moved on and either figured it out or gave up... probably isn't even using the same program anymore. As for saving embedded flash videos, you really don't have to do what you've described... you can just move it freely out of the Temporary Internet Files folder as they don't get deleted. (Unless of course you delete them yourself or have the option to delete them upon closing your browser checked off).
May 12, 2009 12:18:59 PM

Just a good way - a great way would be to pull the data cable off the hard disk whilst it's running.
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