Copying files with FileCopy - files not released after running?

I've been using FileCopy to batch copy a list of files to a new location.

While the procedure runs without any issues, after it finishes running, I try to cut the folder (to move it elsewhere) and I usually get an error message about files in use.

Why does this happen? I am cutting the folder after the macro finishes - i.e. I'm not opening any of the copied files before I cut.

Any ideas anyone?


UPDATE: I am aware of FSO as an alternative for copying files. However I am asking this thread because I'm hoping someone can explain this behaviour (to improve my technical knowledge)

Hi fredlo2010,

I forgot to mention in the OP that I am already aware of FSO as a means of programatically copying files (I've used FSO in several projects). However I am curious to know why files cant be cut after using FileCopy - thus this thread.

Your post does provide an alternative to anyone who stumbles on this thread looking for a quick fix so +1

Originally Posted by cyiangou

I think this may have more to do with how you try to cut the file with Explorer than with FileCopy. Make sure that the parent folder of the folder that you want to cut is selected in the treeview (left) pane. Now select the folder from the file (right) pane and cut. ie. This ensures that you're not 'in' the folder that you're trying to cut.

Thanks but I;m not cutting the file. I run the FileCopy to copy files to a new folder. When the sub finishes, I try to cut the entire folder and receive an error message.

I didn't mean to emphasize the 'cut' operation. Any file operation that would be affected by file locking applies. Oh shucks, nor did I mean to use the word 'file' instead of 'folder' in that first sentence.