Copy and replace a file that is in use

[ebadboy2001]

I've seen an option in the command-line set for XP to copy and overwrite a .dll in use, but, I cannot find it again. Does anyone out there know of this command that will copy and replace a file on the next reboot such as the kernel32.dll?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[bcastner]

Not as a native tool. Two such freewware utilities mentioned previously here:

DelLater

http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=dellater

DrDelete

http://www.broadbandreports.com/forum/remark,7374516~root=sware~mode=flat

 

[linney]

I don't think those two programs have any replace option (although Windows File Protection might do it automatically if it is a protected file).

Have a look at these options.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console for Windows XP (Q307654)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/6/54.asp

310497 - HOW TO: Add More Power to Recovery Console By Using Group Policy in Windows XP Professional

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310497&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Use the Recovery Console to delete and replace the file.

Use the Expand command from Recovery Console or better still the MsConfig window.
Expand extracts a file from a compressed file. Use this command to extract a driver file from a cabinet (.cab) or compressed file from your XP CD.

How to Replace Currently Locked Files with Inuse.exe (Q228930)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;228930

 

[ebadboy2001]

Thank you very much for the help linney. The "inuse.exe" looks like it is only good for Windows NT and 2000.

I will use the Recovery Console to replace the files. Thanks!