[python-win32] FW: GetFileVersionInfo blocks main thread

Rickey, Kyle W Kyle.Rickey at bakerhughes.com
Mon Apr 21 15:22:32 CEST 2008


I just realized that this conversation didn't make it to the whole list
so read below if anyone is interested.

-Kyle Rickey

-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Golden [mailto:mail at timgolden.me.uk] 
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 12:20 PM
To: Rickey, Kyle W
Subject: Re: [python-win32] GetFileVersionInfo blocks main thread

Rickey, Kyle W wrote:
> Tim, thanks for your response. By not checking for the existence of
the
> file, I've shaved off a few more seconds of my startup time.
> 
> It is pretty strange that if I try it with a local file it doesn't
> block.

Something in the network then, I imagine.

> Also, when you mention the process module do you mean win32process or
> subprocess?

Neither. This one:

http://pypi.python.org/pypi/processing

TJG


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