how to overwrite a file in vb.net?

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Dear all,

please consider the below scenario.i have folder in local disk which contain pdf files.i want to overwrite a pdf in that folder using vb.net code.can anyone have any solution?

Actually with in the folder i have more than 1 pdf files..when i load one pdf(For eg.,file.pdf) in browser control,the copy of the same pdf(which is renamed as file_copy.pdf) will be loaded in foxit reader for editing.now my problem was,after editing the file_copy.pdf it need to be overwrite in the original(ie,file.pdf). deleting the original and renaming the copy is not possible.because the original pdf is in progress how is it possible?

thanks in advance..

Posted 30-Oct-12 23:12pm

jai_mca

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2012-10-31T04:41:00

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Posted 31-Oct-12 4:41am

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fjdiewornncalwe · Answer 2 · 2012-10-31T05:19:00

1) If a file is still in use, then you need to ensure that all handles to it are fully closed. (ie. Make sure that your foxit reader no longer has the file open.)
2) Once no more handles are open you can freely remove and rename the files as you need to, provided you have sufficient privileges on the user account.