How to creat a class level mutex , which work across process

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I have a class which logs to a file .this class is used by multiple threads. I have use a mutex inside the write function and it works fine with one instance of my application . but if I start multiple instance of the application the it crashs.

what is the correct implementation of named mutex at class level that can work across process .

It would help you showed us a little code and presented the error you are getting. Ordinarily just using a name in the Mutex constructor ought to be enough. — AnthonyWJones, Jul 30 '09 at 08:56

score 5 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:27

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Use named Mutex. Works for interprocess synchronization.

Mutex mut = new Mutex(false, "Global\\uniquename");

See this post for best practice for using Mutex: What is a good pattern for using a Global Mutex in C#?

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 30 '09 at 08:57

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For logging I'd suggest opening (with an exclusive locK) and closing the file for every write. The lock will take care of synchronization. You might try System.IO.File.AppendAllText() method - I have a suspicion that it does exactly that.

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How to creat a class level mutex , which work across process

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