Check if a file/directory exists: is there a better way?

Question

I find myself doing this a lot just to ensure the filename is not in use. Is there a better way?

Directory.Exists(name) || File.Exists(name)

Answer 1

bool FileOrDirectoryExists(string path)
{
    try
    {
        File.GetAttributes(_source);
    }
    catch (FileNotFoundException)
    {
        return false;
    }
    return true;
}