Re: VBS Script vs In-use files

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Thanks for the reply.

I believe that the program in question uses the Borland Advantage database
(the program is Medisoft). I hope that helps. I was hoping for a solution
that somehow reports back when a given file is already open.

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"McKirahan" <News@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "*** Sutton" <RichardMSutton@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> 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.
>>
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>
> You need to tell us the type (and version) of the database.
>
> MS-SQL, MS-Access, MySQL, or ?
>
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