Application/user privileges issues

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I have built an application using C# which accesses the registry and installation folder for read/write information. A normal user having limited privileges is getting an error while accessing/writing the information (in registry or installation folder).

Is there a way in which all types of users are able to run that application smoothly?

It sounds like you might be using the wrong locations for certain types of data. During normal usage, you shouldn't be writing data to your install location. [MS Guidelines](http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/6/a/e6aa654f-cccb-421e-9b50-3392e9886084/VistaFileSysNamespaces.pdf) — Damien_The_Unbeliever, Aug 03 '12 at 08:02

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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It is possible, although it's not completely straightforward. You're gonna have to impersonate another user (who, in turn, has to have all the required privileges).

Check this question for details: Windows Impersonation from C#

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answered Aug 03 '12 at 07:59

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 03 '12 at 07:59

There are two ways, the simple and complex. First - install the program per user rather than per computer. Second - to write a service that will operate under the privileged user and perform the necessary procedures (accessing/writing the information) for your application.

Application/user privileges issues

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