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How to allow a python script to make changes to program files?

Using the code below I would like to move these files to the Program Files directory. If I try the code below I get this error. How can you request admin privileges like other programs do?

import os 
import glob
import shutil


files = glob.glob("Files/*")
for f in files:
    shutil.copy(f, "C:/Program Files/Project/Output/")

The Error:

PermissionError: [Errno 13] Permission denied: 'C:/Program Files/Projects/Output\\Output.txt'

I am using Python 3.8.5

Solution

  • I found the solution

    When converting the .py file to an .exe file with PyInstaller, use the option

    -uac=admin

    Thanks to @mogi