How could i rename a file that is currently running in c#?

Question

so basically I want to be able to rename the file application by itself without saying an error that the application is running so it can't rename it. is it possible?

Answer 1

One way to do this: lets say the actual exe is called file.exe

• Have another program called file_launcher.exe - whose job is to check that file.exe and its own name (string before the underscore) is same
• If not then it renames the file.exe appropriately
• Then it starts the actual exe (using new name)
• Actual exe when has to rename itself, actually renames the launcher file (updating the first part of name)