[delphizip] Re: ZipBuilder with Windows 7
- From: RPeters <rpeters@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: delphizip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:43:56 +1100
On 8/12/2009 9:31 AM, Don wrote:
> The app was installed with my login name. And the backup is also
> started with the same login name. Don't understand why windows won't
> allow me to write to my own directory.
> Don
>
> RPeters wrote:
>
>> On 8/12/2009 8:25 AM, Don wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I have a backup program that I wrote using ZipBuilder 1.79.10.24. With
>>> XP& Vista it will extract the files to the same directory as the zip
>>> file. But with Windows 7, it writes the files to the virtualstore
>>> directory. Any ideas on how to fix this problem?
>>> Don
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>> If it is saving into the virtual store it means you are trying to save
>> it in a protected location without correct permission - this is not a
>> good idea and, as you have noticed, is actively discouraged.
>> To be able to save where you (mistakenly) desire you will need to run
>> your application as administrator.
>>
>> This is similar to Vista but Windows 7 applies the rules more rigidly
>> which keeps things safer.
>> Russell Peters
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Even though it was installed with your login as administrator it is
running at the default 'user' level.
You must run your application elevated at administrator level to be able
write in those places.
Basically being logged in administrator only changes the hurdles you
must jump to do something requiring administrator access.
Look up 'UAC' (User Access Control).
You may be able convince your application to run at administrator level
by crafting (and attaching) a proper manifest or right click on your
application select 'properties' and on the properties tab check 'Run
this program as an administrator'.
Russell Peters
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