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Rename application file
#1
Hi

Is there a way of renaming the application file itself while it is running? I saw somewhere a code snippet to do it and I think it is possible but I can't remember how.
#2
Well, if you're simply trying to rename the application file, using the FileSystem.Rename command.


You can use
[code2=vbnet]FileSystem.Rename(My.Application.ExecutablePath, "NewName.exe")[/code2]
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I don't know if this will work while the application is running, but it's worth a shot!
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#3
Haha, it worked. Didn't know that it would do that without giving an exception that the file is in use.

Thank you very much
#4
brco900033 Wrote:Haha, it worked. Didn't know that it would do that without giving an exception that the file is in use.

Thank you very much

Wow, I honestly didn't expect it to either! Glad it worked!
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