Vista - Temp File

Spangrud · 10-09-2008

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

**Brink** · 10-10-2008

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,
Shawn

**Cyberwolf** · 10-10-2008

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

**Flavius** · 10-10-2008

@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

**Brink** · 10-10-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Cyberwolf

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

10-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
Spangrud Vista Home Premium 1 posts	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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10-10-2008	#2 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,042 posts	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, Shawn
My System Specs

10-10-2008	#3 (permalink)
Cyberwolf Windows Vista Home Edition SP1 32Bit 83 posts	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
My System Specs

10-10-2008	#4 (permalink)
Flavius Vista Bussiness x64 PL 1,580 posts	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
My System Specs

10-10-2008	#5 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,042 posts	Re: Temp File Quote: Originally Posted by Cyberwolf 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
My System Specs

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