C++/Win32: How to wait for a pending delete to complete

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• Workable solution: sbi\'s answer
• Explanation for what really happens: Hans\'s answer
• Explanation for why OpenFile do

Answer 1

I actually had the same issue while using the LoadLibrary(path). I couldn't delete the file in path.

The solution was to "close the handle" or use the FreeLibrary(path) method.

NOTE: Please read the "Remarks" on MSDN regarding the FreeLibrary().