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Asked: 2026-05-16T01:41:54+00:00

I have a program installed in ProgramData. I use UAB 2.1 to updating app

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I have a program installed in ProgramData. I use UAB 2.1 to updating app but it’s failed because accessing to the path is denied (OK with text files so I think there’s problem with UAC). How can I get overwriting rights in ProgramData/MyAppFolder or display a dialog to notice user give overwriting rights for updater.

Many thanks in advance.

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I’ve read an article at Link. It said that You’ll want to create your directory and set the ACLs you need at install time. Should I change installation folder to LocalAppData or try to set ACLs at install time according the article.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Apps that update themselves have a hard time under UAC. Your best bet is to partition the code that does the update into a separate exe. Put a manifest with requireAdministrator on that exe. In the main app, leave the code that checks for updates, and have it enable a button or menu item when an update is needed. Put a shield on that button or menu item, and have it launch the separate exe with ShellExecute. The user will get a UAC consent dialog, which they will be expecting because of the shield. The separate exe, because it’s elevated, will be able to write to Program Files and other protected areas.

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