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I want to create a folder named ErrorLog in Program files (where my application is going to be installed) and

But I am not able to create folder in Program file, Access is denied error fires.

Please help me

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Posted 28-Feb-11 21:59pm

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Updated 28-Feb-11 22:11pm

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-28T22:08:00

Solution 1

It is a permissions problem: you do not nhave permission to access folders under Prorgam Files - and for good reason.

Instead, put your log files in the Application Data folder. (there is also the Windows/System32/Logfiles folder, but I am not sure what permissions you will need for that one...)

Posted 28-Feb-11 22:08pm

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Hesmsys 1-Mar-11 4:49am

Yes, but I have a situation where I have to create a folder in program files. So please help me

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 1-Mar-11 12:37pm

No, you don't have that situation, because if you don't have this permission, this is for a good reason. You should use right place in your file system. Do what John advised.
--SA

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 1-Mar-11 12:37pm

"For a good reason" is the key, my 5.
--SA

#realJSOP · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-28T23:54:00

Solution 2

Windows Vista (and later) will not allow you to write files to the Program Files folder without admin permissions. Get used to the idea, and change your requirements.

The proper place to save data files is in the appropriate special folder:

System.Environment.SpecialFolder on MSDN[^]

I recommend that you use LocalApplicationData to save the log file.

Posted 28-Feb-11 23:54pm

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Updated 1-Mar-11 6:38am

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 1-Mar-11 12:37pm

This and only this way. My 5.
--SA

Hesmsys 2-Mar-11 4:09am

But I have a situation, or else can we able to add user with full access rights so he can able to create a folder in program files

#realJSOP 2-Mar-11 5:16am

Yeah, I guess you could, but that's ill-advised. I can't think of any situation that would warrant that, though.