Access denied, file/folder audit... c# vs2012
I have produced small application using http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms171645%28v=vs.80%29.aspx which functions well for certain folders but not all.
It works well for path like: C:\Users\Public\Documents\
Question: Is it possible to dynamically pacify the security and reinstate it after the files and folders have been audited?
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It works well for path like: C:\Users\Public\Documents\
Question: Is it possible to dynamically pacify the security and reinstate it after the files and folders have been audited?
If you wish to have a copy of this 60KB applcation, download it from: https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=420CDD6A13807C9B&id=420CDD6A13807C9B%21116
Dave Baldwin
What happens if you right-click on the program name and select "Run as Administrator"?
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I am running as admin. It errors as shown below:
Above and beyond admin sign-in, the following link below seems to suggest the need to change security for folders being accessed.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/how-do-i-open-a-file-if-i-get-an-access-denied-message
Public folder doesn't have security but My Music folder (by default) has in windows 7.
Mike
Above and beyond admin sign-in, the following link below seems to suggest the need to change security for folders being accessed.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/how-do-i-open-a-file-if-i-get-an-access-denied-message
Public folder doesn't have security but My Music folder (by default) has in windows 7.
Mike
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As you are describing, I have too, to use run as admin when it is needed. This application is for learning at this point. As we know users will not have admin rights and that is good (they will not be able to view the content of certain folders they are not allowed to). But as admin, I do not want to manually change each and every folder just to audit them and then go back to restore their security. I am hoping for a dynamic solution.
Yes... but did you try "Run as Admin" to see if the program you are working on works in your 'admin' account? I doubt that you will find "a dynamic solution", especially for regular non-admin users.
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re:> but did you try "Run as Admin" to see if the program you are working on works in your 'admin' account?
A folder is nothing to run as. I am able open My Music folder manually but the code I am running, is not able to open it to read its content despite the fact I have logged as admin prior to running this code.
re: especially for regular non-admin users
This is good, because non-admin users are better to be limited to only the folders they are allowed to view.
re:> I doubt that you will find "a dynamic solution"
All I can do is to keep asking around. I think, I better include some other TAs such as operating system or those heavily involved with security issues.
A folder is nothing to run as. I am able open My Music folder manually but the code I am running, is not able to open it to read its content despite the fact I have logged as admin prior to running this code.
re: especially for regular non-admin users
This is good, because non-admin users are better to be limited to only the folders they are allowed to view.
re:> I doubt that you will find "a dynamic solution"
All I can do is to keep asking around. I think, I better include some other TAs such as operating system or those heavily involved with security issues.
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