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Asked: 2026-05-24T17:41:01+00:00

I am creating a C# .Net 4.0 desktop application for a client. When I

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I am creating a C# .Net 4.0 desktop application for a client. When I sent him the .msi files it requires administration privileges when trying to install. I realize the reason why is because I am installing the application into the “Program Files” directory.

Is there a way to install an application into an area on the users machine that doesn’t require them to install as Administrator?

I’m using .Net 4.0

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  1. Editorial Team

    Not sure whether this will solve the “requires Administrator” problem, but you can change the target folder for your installation in “File System” view of your setup project:

    • Right-click on the setup project in the solution explorer and choose View / File System.
    • Select “Application Folder”.
    • In Properties, change the DefaultLocation.

    Also it is usually a good idea to distribute setup.exe alongside *.msi, so any missing prerequisites may be installed automatically.

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