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Author Topic: IDEA: Add 'retry' option to various Windows error messages  (Read 5,172 times)

Ampa

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My hunch is that this idea is impossible, or at very least difficult, to implement.

I have always been frustrated when I try to move / rename  a file / folder and get a Windows error message…

Can't [do the operation] because another application is using the file / folder.

At this point the only option is to click OK, which cancels the request. Instead, I'd like to be able to close the offending application, and then hit 'retry' so that Windows can complete the operation.

This is a function that seems to have half made it into the operating system, but why isn't retry available on all dialogues?

Anyone even know where to begin with adding the 'missing button'!

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Re: IDEA: Add 'retry' option to various Windows error messages
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2007, 09:46 PM »
I think you're looking for unlocker, ampa!

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Re: IDEA: Add 'retry' option to various Windows error messages
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2007, 10:59 PM »
That's why i using file manager like ServantAltapSalmander or Total Commander now:
they have this button already.
And UnLocker i have in my button bar/user menu

Try Total Commander 30day test from www.ghisler.com
Just download and install or unpack.
If it from interest i will make an how to start with TC
Greetings, Stefan.

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