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Asked: May 30, 20262026-05-30T16:39:42+00:00 2026-05-30T16:39:42+00:00

It can this is a silly question, but is it possible to handle files

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It can this is a silly question, but is it possible to handle files on Windows (XP, Vista or 7) like on the Mac?
I clarify: on the Mac you can rename or move a file even if it is currently used by an application, on Windows you simply cannot! There is a way to change this behavior with some black magic on the Registry?

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    2026-05-30T16:39:44+00:00Added an answer on May 30, 2026 at 4:39 pm

    If you are interested You can read about File locking and specific implementations in Windows and Mac here
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_locking

    I use unlocker to get around this problem in Windows. It’s quite handy
    http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/

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