Saishav,

Even if you do come up with a way to successfully copy the files while while they are open, you can run into problems. If users make changes to the data during the copy process, it is highly likely the data will end up being inconsistent with itself.

>Hi,
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>Is there a way to copy tables which are used by an application!
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>We are running a multiuser system developed in VFP7, I have created a small backup module to archive our data.
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>Everything works fine; but when copying tables which are opened by Application instaces run by me on my computer; it gives "File in use" error.
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>Is there a work-around?
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>I want to give backup/archive option within the application it self; and should be able to backup even open Foxpro tables.
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>Pl help!