How to create a file in Program (x86)

Question

I'm trying to code an app that save parameters in C:\Program(x86). But I'm not allowed to write/read on this folder that is why I have an error message

My app works perfectly when I change the installation folder (not in C:). If i do understand it is linked to my access rights.

DirectoryInfo dir_mainfold;
private void main_fold()
        {

            try
            {

                if (File.Exists(".\\Configuration\\main_fold.txt"))
                {

                    string[] sConf = File.ReadAllLines(".\\Configuration\\main_fold.txt");

                    dir_mainfold = new DirectoryInfo(sConf[0]);
                    textBox7.Text = dir_mainfold.ToString();
                }
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {

                MessageBox.Show(ex.Message + " " + ex.StackTrace);
            }

        }

I want it to delete the file if it exists, and create it/ write the content of my textbox on it if not.

You would need to run your app as admin or at least someone else who has write-permission in that folder. — MakePeaceGreatAgain, Jun 05 '19 at 09:41

score 9 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 05 '19 at 09:44

If you want to access the program files folder, you need to run your program with elevated rights/as administrator.

However, it's best practice to store your application data in the AppData-folder and not in the program directory. See this post for more details.

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 05 '19 at 09:43

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You either have to run the app as admin or save your parameters inside another folder

answered Jun 05 '19 at 09:43

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