[Solved] How to gain write access to Programs directory in Win7 and Vista using StreamWriter & BinaryWriter in C#?

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Hi,

I am trying to find a method to allow me to write a settings file to the installed directory in Win 7 and Vista. Right now I can install (InstallShield 2010) my program and dependencies on XP and gain write access without a problem. This causes a problem with Vista and Win 7. I receive "Access To The Path "..." is Denied". How can this be done in Win 7 or Vista?

Thanks for any direction.

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Answer posted by OP.

Posted 8-Aug-10 7:27am

willworknow1

Updated 9-Aug-10 6:49am

Sandeep Mewara

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Christian Graus · Answer 1 · 2010-08-08T11:38:00

Solution 1

It can't be done. If code could defeat the protection system, then it would be worthless. You have to store data in the app data area.

Posted 8-Aug-10 11:38am

Christian Graus

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willworknow1 8-Aug-10 17:44pm

Thanks for the answer...now how do I get this path? Also...am I able to ALWAYS write to this area?

Thanks.

willworknow1 9-Aug-10 9:40am

Never mind...I think I will use IsolatedStorageFileStream to get this done.

Thanks for your answer Christian.

willworknow1 · Answer 2 · 2010-08-09T03:40:00

Solution 2

IsolatedStorageFileStream outStream = 
new IsolatedStorageFileStream(FILE_NAME, FileMode.Create, isoStore);

using (BinaryWriter binWriter = new BinaryWriter(outStream))
{
    binWriter.Write(Data);
}

Posted 9-Aug-10 3:40am

willworknow1

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Toli Cuturicu 10-Aug-10 10:37am

Reason for my vote of 3
poor approach