[UTILITY] How To Replace In Use Files

[Denney]

I don't *think* this has been posted before but I found a nifty little utility from Microsoft called "inuse.exe".

It will replace any files that are currently inuse. I think it only replaces them on next restart though but still, makes things a lot easier.

Syntax is:

inuse.exe SOURCE DESTINATION /y

You can get it http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?...kb;EN-US;228930

[mazin]

Good utility.

By default, it installs to: C:\Program Files\Resource Kit

Since we only need the file "inuse.exe", I put it in C:\Windows\System32, instead.

So, I can use a batch to replace files. This example is mentioned in inuse_d.html:

@echo off

inuse test.dll c:\winnt\system32\test.dll /y

inuse test2.dll c:\winnt\system32\test2.dll /y

inuse test3.dll c:\winnt\system32\test3.dll /y

shutdown /l /r /y

BTW, does it have anything to do with Windows file protection?

Thanks.

[Denney]

I actually have no idea. I always have WFP disabled.

[BeenThereB4]

A simple search would reveal that inuse.exe has been mentioned many times. We have known about it for quite some time. A refresher for newbies though.

[mazin]

A refresher for newbies though.

Thanks. B)

Was there additional info about it on other threads?

[Denney]

FYI... inuse.exe is only mentioned twice and not explained. That's why I posted this. To explain what it does.

[dekaranger]

Thank you, I've been looking for this. :-)