Re: Behavior of TSVNCache.exe - locking volumes

Harvey, Edward wrote:
> I regularly keep my working copies inside of TrueCrypt volumes, or on
> removable storage. I often notice that I cannot unmount (safely
> remove) a volume, because TSVNCache.exe is still holding a file
> descriptor open on that volume. I have a reasonable workaround,
> which is to use "FileUnlocker" context menu to kill TSVNCache.exe...
>
> Two questions about that - - Am I putting myself at some sort of risk
> that I don't know about? - Is there a reasonable way to change this
> behavior, for either present or future releases?
>
> BTW, TortoiseSVN 1.5.1 and all previous versions that I've used.

The cache *has* to keep handles open, otherwise it could not monitor
your working copies for changes.
If you don't want that, you have to disable the cache (settings->icon
overlays->status cache: set it either to "shell" or "none").

The cache releases all handles when it receives the 'unmount' window
notification - TrueCrypt should send that notification before an unmount.

Stefan

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