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  1. Jul 20th, 2004, 03:05 PM #1
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    deleting a folder immediately after creating it

    hello,
    I am creating a folder using the File System Object and this is successfully created at C:\VBS. Now I want to delete the folder manually using the Windows Explorer immedialtely after the execution of te vb program and creation of the folder but i am getting an error message the source is in use cannot delete the folder......
    I need to delete the folder asi am testing my program......
    Any body anyy ideas why is thisso......
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  2. Jul 20th, 2004, 03:07 PM #2
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    FSO could still be holding a lock on it. To test, close your vb ide
    then try to manually delete the folder.
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