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I opened a file with FILE_FLAG_DELETE_ON_CLOSE, but now I changed my mind

· Raymond Chen · July 6, 2026, 2:01 p.m.
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The blog post discusses the irremediable nature of file operations using FILE_FLAG_DELETE_ON_CLOSE in Windows programming, presenting an intriguing perspective on modifying file management behavior. It also hints at alternative methods of handling files without permanent deletion.
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