Win7 and "Could not get write access..." errors

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In the past I've successfully used CACLS with SB to set read/write access to
\ProgramData\MyCo\MyApp in Vista.

With Win7, this appears to work and using "If File/Folder is not writable"
indicates that the folder _is_ writable.

However, my app is encountering "Could not get write access..." errors to a
.tps file in this directory.

Has anyone some insights or an alternatitive to suggest?

Also, would SB's Set Access Control function be a better choice than CACLS?

Greg Fasolt

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Just a few random thoughts.

1. As of Vista, CACLS is deprecated. (Try it from the command-line. It
will work, but will suggest you use ICACLS instead.)
2. A folder can be writeable when individual files or folders within it are
not, or vice-versa.

What do you see on the target machine if you right-click the TPS file and
look at the Security tab on its Properties?

Jane

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Jane,

I'm finally getting back to this. Thanks much for your reply.

Greg Fasolt

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Hi Greg,

> Has anyone some insights or an alternatitive to suggest?
>
> Also, would SB's Set Access Control function be a better choice than CACLS?

Since it works, I would think so<g> I have not had problems with it that I
know of.

Best regards,

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Thanks for your reply, Arnor.

Just getting back to this so I'll give it a try.

Greg Fasolt