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Changing folder ACL within Windows Installer

Anonymous
2020-12-23T23:26:53+00:00

I am using Windows installer to install a workstation application in Program Files. It is installed for all users on the computer, some of which may not have administrative privileges. While the application's input and output data are stored in each user's Documents folder, there is an occasional need to store files in a subfolder of the installation folder. Since the application is within the Program Files folder, the default user privileges in all application folders prohibit the user writing to the folder. I need to change the ACL rights for that folder, but am uncertain how to do it within the Installer. Can anyone give me some help on this. Thanks in advance.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade

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Anonymous
2020-12-25T09:15:58+00:00

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you wish to change the ACL rights for a specific folder to install applications.

Since you’re using a Workstation, we do have dedicated forums where we have support for your query. Let me point you in the right direction, I would suggest you to post your query on TechNet forums, where we have expertise and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge to assist you with your query

Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

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