How to delete file from Temp Folder in vb.net

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Hai
why i am asking this question ,i want delete all file in a specific folder(Temp),in that all files are pdf file ,that file are download form sql server and save in Temp folder and open in pdf viewer.After i see pdf file i close the application(Windows application in vb.net),I WANT TO DELETE ALL FILES IN TEMP FOLDER BEFORE CLOSE THE APPLICATION.If pdf file open in pdf viewer i cant delete file form Temp folder and it show error like "File cannot be delete,because it used by another application " something like this....
If file not open in viewer i can delete Temp folder but if file open in viewer i can't delete folder
pls reply asap

Posted 7-Mar-13 15:53pm

Aravindba

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Aravindba 7-Mar-13 22:15pm

ok,But pdf file is open in viewer i cant delete that file,before close the application i want clear all files in Temp folder .Otherwise user every time see the pdf file it download form sql server as binary form and convert into original pdf file and save in temp folder if not delete it save lot of file and it deceased the space in drive.

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Hai
I solved this problem by first remove file from pdf viewer,if file not open in viewer no problem otherwise file is open in viewer we have to clear that file and use delete method to clear folder.
Thanx for reply "nitin bhoyate"

Posted 25-Apr-13 20:22pm

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nitin bhoyate · Accepted Answer · 2013-03-07T16:01:00

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You can use FILE.Delete() method

Or You can use
My.Computer.FileSystem.DeleteFile()

For Reference Please find
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/h63bz6ys%28VS.80%29.aspx[^]

Posted 7-Mar-13 16:01pm

nitin bhoyate

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