Create Log Files in C#

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I am creating an Winforms Apps using C#. What i am trying to implement is the Log file creation for error's and exception occurred in the App.

This app is going to be used by users with limited access rights on the windows system.
So I want to make sure that the log file get created in a location where Users cannot write to it or delete it and I do not want get an Unauthorized Access Exception or to say error while creating the log file.

In short which place in the Windows system is the best suitable place to create a log file for each user who uses this app of mine.

Please advise.

Thanks in advance.

Posted 13-May-15 22:39pm

Christopher Fernandes

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Andy Lanng · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-13T22:50:00

Solution 1

Simple. Use the windows event log

here's an article on how to use it

How To Create a Windows Event Log and Write your Custom Message as well[^]

Does that suit your needs?

Posted 13-May-15 22:50pm

Andy Lanng

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CHill60 14-May-15 5:10am

+5

Andy Lanng 14-May-15 5:11am

Thanks ^_^

Christopher Fernandes 15-May-15 2:23am

How to solve this error?

The source was not found, but some or all event logs could not be searched. To create the source, you need permission to read all event logs to make sure that the new source name is unique. Inaccessible logs: Security.

Andy Lanng 15-May-15 4:04am

Post it as a new question.