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Is "Application Data" folder in windows protected ?

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#1: Jun 16 '08
Hi All,

In windows OS, "program files" folder in windows is protected one, means, only administrator can modify its contents. I having problem with "Documents and settings\All Users\Application data" folder.

Can anybody tell me whether it is protected or not ?
I want to access its contents wihtout any administrative privilages, i.e. restricted user account ( windows OS).

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#2: Jun 16 '08

re: Is "Application Data" folder in windows protected ?


Seems like you could have tried it a lot faster then posting?
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#3: Jun 25 '08

re: Is "Application Data" folder in windows protected ?


You can access the application data of the current user without any problems. You shouldn't need to access the application data of all users unless you have a specific need to do so.
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#4: Jul 4 '08

re: Is "Application Data" folder in windows protected ?


Quote:

Originally Posted by RedSon

You can access the application data of the current user without any problems. You shouldn't need to access the application data of all users unless you have a specific need to do so.

Thanks friends.
I got the solution. I am using Environment variables to get the application data folder. It is protected. And, now I am creating a new user for this folder, to access its contents.
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