Try getting to a DOS window, then

NET STOP w3svc

Then, replace your dll, then

NET START w3svc

Doing the IIS Restart does the stop / start but no delay to allow you to do your swap-out.


>Hi
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>I have a foxpro dll running via interop in a .net web service. Previously I have been able to replace this dll by running iisreset and then putting in a new copy.
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>I can't run iisreset any more because other parts of the web site need to prrserve their session state so often the dll is marked as in use and I can't replace it. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to manage the replacement of a fox dll in a web service.
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>Thanks
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>Nick Mason