> >
> > It does not kick off the SYSDBA or OWNER users, so if you are
> > connected as them then this will not work. The garbage collection
> > thread may still be active for a few seconds, how long do you give it
> > before attempting to rename the file?
> >
> > Adam
> >
>
> I don't wait for any time, to rename the file.
> How would I know that no one is attached to the database?
> Shut down doesn't seem to actually kick everyone off.
> How can I make sure everyone is kicked off?
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert.

if you can rename it, then everyone is off. If someone is still on then the
OS won't let you rename it with a lock conflict error.
Alan