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  1. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:29 PM #1
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    self destructing exe

    hi

    Can anybody tell me if u compile you code , what can one add to the code to let it selfdestruct... Deleting itself

    is it possible?
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  2. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:41 PM #2
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    And why would you want to do that? Are writing a virus and trying to cover your tracks?
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  3. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:43 PM #3
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    No, you'll get a "path/file access error" because the exe is in use.
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  4. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:44 PM #4
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    No its just like a general question
    Have'nt got to that stage yet and not intending 2(writing viruses
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  6. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:45 PM #5
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    ok
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  7. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:45 PM #6
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    MartinLiss,
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  8. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:52 PM #7
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    It is possible to do what ask, but timing is critical. You would have to create (and install along with your exe) a batch file that would execute the appropriate commands to delete the files.
    Immediatelt after shelling out to the batch file, use END. I believe the batch file could even delete itself.

    Know what batch files are?
    know how to use the Shell command?
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  9. Jun 3rd, 2001, 02:55 PM #8
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    yip .. know then.
    ok
    thanx
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