Creating Folder (Mkdir)

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Feb 16th, 2019, 09:38 AM
Mahmood Khaleel Pira

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Creating Folder (Mkdir)

How create Folder in "Program File" Folder? This destination Denied.
After installation I want to create a folder in program file but there is an error message as below:
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and I think this error message is due to the Access permission (as shown below )of the destination folder!
Can you help me and tell me how can I create a folder in this destination folder?
Attachment 165703

Sincerely
Mahmood Khaleel Pirani
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Feb 16th, 2019, 09:42 AM
LaVolpe

Re: Creating Folder (Mkdir)

The application needs to be run "As Administrator". Your installation package should be creating any needed folders during installation, not after.

In Windows, there are folders provided to save application settings, user settings, and more. Maybe if you provide more details, we can offer suggestions/solutions.
Feb 16th, 2019, 10:12 AM
Mahmood Khaleel Pira

Re: Creating Folder (Mkdir)

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaVolpe

The application needs to be run "As Administrator". Your installation package should be creating any needed folders during installation, not after.

In Windows, there are folders provided to save application settings, user settings, and more. Maybe if you provide more details, we can offer suggestions/solutions.

Ok, I got it But How to create subfolders during packaging of my App? I have problem there. Therefore I decided to create subfolders after Installing the App.
Feb 16th, 2019, 10:16 AM
baka

Re: Creating Folder (Mkdir)

Code:

Declare Function IsUserAnAdmin Lib "Shell32" Alias "#680" () As Integer

this will tell u if your program is currently in Admin mode or not.
you can check this thread for more info about how to make your program run as admin.

http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.p...-automatically
Feb 16th, 2019, 11:29 AM
Mahmood Khaleel Pira

Re: Creating Folder (Mkdir)

Thank you I made changes in (SETUP.LST) file to solve my problem, I will use your API for my next work, However I haven't enough knowlagde on it
Feb 17th, 2019, 01:57 PM
Elroy

Re: Creating Folder (Mkdir)

If we're talking about sub-folders anywhere within C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86), I think it's an absolutely horrible idea for a program to reach back into those folders and do anything at all (after initial installation). That's precisely what things like C:\ProgramData, C:\Users\[WhoEverYouAre]\Documents, or even the registry are for. Or, you could even create your own sub-folder in the C:\Users\[WhoEverYouAre]\YourSubFolder area. Or, if you've got a file-server on your system, use that for your data.

Best Regards,
Elroy
Feb 18th, 2019, 04:01 PM
Mahmood Khaleel Pira

Re: Creating Folder (Mkdir)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elroy

If we're talking about sub-folders anywhere within C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86), I think it's an absolutely horrible idea for a program to reach back into those folders and do anything at all (after initial installation). That's precisely what things like C:\ProgramData, C:\Users\[WhoEverYouAre]\Documents, or even the registry are for. Or, you could even create your own sub-folder in the C:\Users\[WhoEverYouAre]\YourSubFolder area. Or, if you've got a file-server on your system, use that for your data.

Best Regards,
Elroy

Many thanks dear Elroy for your comment. I know that it shouldn't be like that, but I have problem to create subfolders for my App. druring Packaging, therefore I tried to create subfolders after installation. For Now I got an idea to make changes in (SETUP.LST) file, and still I have problem I don't know how to create subfolders for my Apps. I want to create subfolders for different file types!!!
If you have an idea I appreciate your help

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