Is "Application Data" folder in windows protected ?

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).

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

Seems like you could have tried it a lot faster then posting?

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.

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

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.