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benny rusli
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Hello Everybody,
i want to know if there is a method, with Java to copy a file that is in use or locked by another application. Any Help will be appreciated.
Arto Pastinen
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There is no way, and that lock is windows specific feature.
 
I agree. Here's the link: http://zeroturnaround.com/jrebel - it saves me about five hours per week
 
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