Re: Read a file that is opened by another process

If the (windows) share mode was really none, (as in CreateFile/ShareMode == 0), then notepad would not be able to open the file.

So, first you need to explain what you mean by "FileShare mode None". Ie. how is that file opened and with what parameters?

Or, what makes you think it has been opened "exclusive" if notepad can also open it?

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Re^2: Read a file that is opened by another process by ady (Deacon) on Nov 20, 2010 at 15:16 UTC
Sorry, you're right BrowserUk, -- Let me rephrase the question: * assume a file with exclusive access by a process (ex .NET C#: FileStream fs = fi.Open(FileMode.OpenOrCreate, FileAccess.ReadWrite, FileShare.None); * it seems I can't use any Windows API to read that file, - not from managed C# at least, so i tried from Perl, - but I can't find a way here either. * and no, Notepad will not open this file. But I assume there must be a way, since some backup applications are able to copy files, that are currently opened by other processes ?	[reply]
Re^3: Read a file that is opened by another process by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Nov 20, 2010 at 15:51 UTC
With the appropriate privileges and access to the right APIs this is possible. But gaining access to those APIs is far harder from Perl than C or C#, and way beyond the scope of this forum. Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error. "Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority". In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice. RIP an inspiration; A true Folk's Guy	[reply]
Re^4: Read a file that is opened by another process by ikegami (Patriarch) on Nov 20, 2010 at 23:59 UTC
I'll gladly help someone with an XS or Win32::API solution once they've id'ed the proper interface.	[reply]
Re^5: Read a file that is opened by another process by BrowserUk (Patriarch) on Nov 21, 2010 at 00:17 UTC
Re^4: Read a file that is opened by another process by ady (Deacon) on Nov 20, 2010 at 16:06 UTC
OK, I feared that might be the case. I'll see how far I can get with the Windows unmanaged API from .NET (P/Invoke to C DLLs). Thanks anyway :) allan	[reply]