BleepingComputer.com: Windows 7 File Permissions of Executed File

Hello.

This is not directly related to programming, but bugs the heck out of me when I'm trying to program .

Ever since I've gotten my Windows 7, I've noticed that after a file is run, it becomes unwritable for some time.

For example, I create a batch file named hello.bat on my destkop using Notepad containing the following

ECHO Hello!

I run it. For about a minute after the file finishes running, I cannot edit the file. Trying to gives me the "In use by other process" message. The file is still deletable.

A similar thing happens when I compile C++ executables. After compiling and running, I cannot compile using the same name without recieving a file in use error. After trying to overwrite a file, that file becomes undeletable for about a minute, then disappears.

I can work around it by deleting the file after I run it, but it's tedious to do that.

Does anyone else have this problem?

With Regards,
The Panda

I have not had that problem, but the issue has nothing to do with permissions. It has to do with resources being allocated by the OS, and then utilized and held by the OS until such a time that the OS can free those resources.

I do not have that problem on Windows 7.

Hello.

Thank you. I'll go see what handles are on the file sometime.

With Regards,
The Panda

Hello.

I finally figured it out.

It turns out that the Themes Service, when disabled, creates some random permission issues. After re-enabling Themes, everything is working as it should normally.

I guess there aren't many people who prefer the old XP look.

With Regards,
The Panda