Need to close PDF in Web Browser using vb.net

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Have a VB.Net application where I am showing the end user a proof of their work before proceeding. This has worked great, but I need to release the .pdf file so I can rewrite it for a 2nd or 3rd proof. In the past I just create file v1, then v2 etc..., but I'm trying to expand the application into an area where I can no longer add a version number. How do I release Adobe or the lock on the .pdf file using the Web Browser in VB.Net?

Posted 2-Mar-11 8:46am

Steve van Niman

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Dave Kreskowiak · Answer 1 · 2011-03-02T10:02:00

Solution 1

You have to close Adobe Reader, or whatever you're using to show the PDF to the user. You cannot force the release of the lock on the file.

Posted 2-Mar-11 10:02am

Dave Kreskowiak

Ramalinga Koushik · Answer 2 · 2011-03-02T19:36:00

Solution 3

this[^] might help you.

Posted 2-Mar-11 19:36pm

Ramalinga Koushik