I am using vs2008 and I have a Setup Project. This setup project installs certain files where the user specifies. The problem is the user is not a administrator on the box. So when there is a update to the application the installer goes and gets the new files and errors when it tries to copy them down. Is there a way to set folder permissions for certain folders in a setup project.

Thank you

Surely if a non-administrator can install the app then it can also be updated by a non-administrator? Or does an administrator install the app and a non-administrator use it?

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Phil Wilson

That is correct. A administrator usually installs the application. The application is self updating ( Smart Client). The first install is fine becuase its usually done by a administrator. But when there is updates the installer needs to copy down files from the server and that is were it fails.

Hi Rohrer,

You can install the update with elevated credentials by using psexec tools. But the application may prompt the user to input the administrator's password. You can find the usage of the psexec tool from here .

Best regards,
Bruce Zhou

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Hi Rohrer,

Is the problem solved? If not, please feel free to let me know.

Best regards,
Bruce Zhou

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