Compress files open by another application

[CyberMaxx]

Sometimes I have to compress log files, which are
open for writing by the corresponding application.
This is possible with Winzip, which only gives me a
warning, but PowerArchiver skip the files.
Should be possible to set the behaviour and compress
the files in there current state.

[klumy]

Yes, I also really need this option, to compress my K9 Antispam directory, which also have some LOG files, which are not able to be packed with PA, because they are in use :(

[davidsplash]

they are working on this option backing up or archiveing files in use. can you aid by giving your system info.

[klumy]

I think no system info are needed.

Everyone can test it by himself.

Just play a MP3 File and try to compress it with PA.
PA refuse to do so. But with WinRAR this is possible, if the option (try to compress files in use" is selected in WinRAR

[Ricco]

I vote for this wish. Very important indeed.

[Carlospr]

I agree.