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How to allow domain users to create file on c root

Dear Sir,

We have Windows 7 workstataions with Windows Server 2008 Domain. Domain users can create folder on c:\ but file. Beside adding the users to Local Adminstrators group, any solution can allow this user to create file on c:\.

Thanks a lot.

With regards,
Wataw
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Turn off UAC (User account Control)  in control panle on windows 7 and reboot.

Please refer below link.

(http://www.petri.co.il/disable-uac-in-windows-7.htm)
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While Xaelian's answer is certainly good, it's important to note that this really isn't a "best practice" on Windows 7 computers.  Microsoft configured the root of the "C:" partition to  have that extra layer of security in an attempt to help prevent malware (or something similar) from creating files at that location.  Typically, I have found that there is rarely any type of compelling need for an end-user to create files at the root of the "C:" partition, and any type of software that tries to do the same is usually an outdated legacy application that should be upgraded.

The bottom line:  while this can be done, it probably shouldn't be done.  It's rarely beneficial when there are viable alternatives that don't involve lowering your operating system security.