i'm trying to automatically replicate files from a win2k server to a win2k pro workstation, however i cannot use FRS automatticaly as the win2k server isnt an active directory controller, so i'm wondering wether or not a VB app or VB Scripting is able to tell if a file is in use / has a filelock on it, just so as a file still in progress of being copied wont be replicated until the file has finished being copied onto the server from a MAC workstation?

any idea? suggestion? input?

all & any warmly welcomed

Thanx in advance