Compressing files with WinRar command-line - files in use

Question

I am using this simple command to zip files into an archive with WinRar.

winrar a -afzip -ep1 "C:\ok.zip" "C:\ok"

But if something is running (for example a simple .exe) from that directory it gives me error:

"The process cannot access the file because it is being used by another process."

Is there any switch that would compress even the files in use.

I am sticking with WinRar as my customer has recommended it.

But would like your recommendations too, but don't think customer is going to let me use anything else.

Windows backup programs use Volume Shadow copy to copy locked files. — foxidrive, Jul 26 '13 at 11:21

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 28 '15 at 05:11

7

I've not checked official manual, search for it.

edited Jun 28 '15 at 05:11

shA.t

answered Jul 26 '13 at 11:15

LS_ᴅᴇᴠ

thanks works perfectly, but can you also assist me on how to clear\delete files from the archive. i am using this command: winrar a -afzip -ep1 -dh "C:\compi.zip" "C:\compi\" It only updates the archive. – Mohsin Javed Cheema Jul 29 '13 at 05:30

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