I have a program I maintain on a corporate network. The EXE resides on a Windows AD network share so that I can fix bugs and then repost the program. the EXE is launched via shortcuts from machines in our production facility.
(I don’t love this solution, but this is the way I have been instructed to do it).
Problem is that if anyone has the program open, I cannot delete the existing EXE. We have tried changing permissions (All users have RO, I have Full Control) but this does not work.
When I need to overwrite the EXE and someone has it running, I have to call IT and they use some MS Network File Management utility to disconnect those users (this doesn’t kill the program, just kills the locking).
Out IT guy is still learning the ropes of the AD network. Is there a way to delegate the ability to control this folder (via the Network File Manager) to me so that I don’t have to call him? It’s a real problem when he’s not here.
Thanks!
Jed
