Re: VBS Script vs In-use files

"*** Sutton" <RichardMSutton@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:qPSdneNBZunbHBPfRVn-vA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> I want to automate the backing up of an important database via a vbs
script
> on a small LAN. The problem is, how can I be sure that the database isn't
> open and in use? Waiting until, say 2 am when the activity is likely nil,
> is unacceptable because the machines are shut off after everyone has gone
> home.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I could determine (via scripting)
if
> any users have the database open?
>
> All machines are XP SP2.
>
> ***

You need to tell us the type (and version) of the database.

MS-SQL, MS-Access, MySQL, or ?



.