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c#visual-studio-2008file-permissions

Is it possible to File.Copy a file into a system folder? like System32?


I need to create files inside of a specific folder ("C:\Windows\System32\oobe\info\backgrounds") and possibly create said folder. When I try this with the File.Copy command windows won't grant the program permission, just throws an error. I am writing this in C# with VS2008.

EDIT: Windows 7, forgot about that part.


Solution

  • UAC. Have you added a manifest that requests elevated access? One of (don't ask me which...):

    <requestedExecutionLevel  level="requireAdministrator" uiAccess="false" />
    

    or

    <requestedExecutionLevel  level="highestAvailable" uiAccess="false" />
    

    in the manifest file (app.manifest). The settings are discussed on MSDN.