replace files while in use/locked

You said you didn't want to use DOS, but this might work:

Shell ("Command.com Copy C:\myprog\update\file.exe /B /Y C:\myprog\file.exe", vbNormalFocus)

I think that's how to commands are used.
For more, in dos, type Copy /?.

Hope that helps (and works).

[Edited by Matthew Gates on 09-01-2000 at 03:29 PM]