|
Need to clear the contents of a log file(s) which is(are) locked by a process already from command prompt. When I tried doing
I get a error saying, the file is locked by a process. I couldn't even open the file in notepad, clear contents and save. Currently I'm opening the file in notepad++ and quickly pressing CTRL + a,CTRL+x,CTRL+s :) Is there a way to get this done from cmd? How is notepad++ able to handle edit and save while notepad is not able to? | |||
|
feedback
|
|
You could use a program like Unlocker to release the lock: http://www.emptyloop.com/unlocker/ | |||
|
feedback
|
|
Locked files cannot be deleted, but they can be renamed. It could be that Notepad++ is using "safe saves" – creating a temporary file with the new contents, then quickly deleting the original (this step probably fails) and renaming temporary file to the original name. | |||
|
feedback
|
