OT: IT support request. (XP)

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Hi,

I'm trying to replace an older dll on an XP machine with a more recent Version. Now on the machine I'm using now (also XP) I can just copy the file straight into windows/system32, but this other machine isn't having any of it. Insists that it's in use, even if I try to copy from a DOS prompt. I'm logged in with full admin rights on both machines.

-I assume it wont allow the copy on this one machine because there's some application using the dll. Is there any way to find out which application it is so I can kill it off?
-Could it be down to some system setting or windows-protecting-you-from-your-damn-self feature? If so, how do I disable it?
-Is there any way to just over-ride the complaints and copy the damn file anyway?
-I thought of using a bootdisk to bypass windows and copy the file straight onto the HD, but of course XP won't let you touch the C: drive from a bootdisk. Anyone know a way around this?

Thanks in advance for any help provided.