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  1. 09 Oct 2008 #1


    Spangrud

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    Temp File

    When I download an executable file and run it I'm told that it can't write to the "Temporary File".


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  2. 10 Oct 2008 #2
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    Re: Temp File

    Hello Spangrud, and welcome to Vista Forums.

    Do you have UAC turned on? Some programs will not install propely unless you do.

    You might also try right clicking on the EXE file and click on Run as administrator to see if that will allow it to install. If it still does not help, then try Compatibility Mode on the EXE file.

    Hope this helps,
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  3. 10 Oct 2008 #3
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    Re: Temp File

    In your experience what programs DO NOT allow install without UAC enabled? I've never had it enabled for more than a few minutes after initial install and never once came upon such an install issue. Just curious

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  4. 10 Oct 2008 #4


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    Re: Temp File

    @Spangrud

    Check does exist on your disk folder:

    C:\Windows\Temp

    if not exist-create it -if exist ->check permissions to this folder.Administrators should have full control
    Take Ownership of file

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    Re: Temp File

    Quote Originally Posted by Cyberwolf View Post
    In your experience what programs DO NOT allow install without UAC enabled? I've never had it enabled for more than a few minutes after initial install and never once came upon such an install issue. Just curious
    Hi Cyberwolf,

    The program Adobe Reader had this issue at one time as well as a few others. It is rare for this to happen, but sometimes it still pops up. You can see an example of it in this tutorial.

    Installing Program Error

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