File corruption

[kdx]

I`m using the WritePrivateProfileString and GetPrivateProfileString API things to write ini type files. But when I program it to attach these files to an email or add these files to zip, the ini file gets corrupted. The only way i can get round it is to pause the program for a few seconds. I think it has something 2 do with the OS still using the files. anyone of a better way around this ?

Thanks