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hidden files

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:01 am
by g4qber
1. create new file
2. save in C:\Program Files\AkelPad
3. try to find files using windows explorer
not present

but
present using Akelpad

files cannot be created in the
C:\Program Files\
folder

but
somehow Akelpad overrides the admin privileges.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:18 am
by Instructor
Suppose AkelPad.exe is running under adminitrator privilege.

Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:22 pm
by g4qber
you are correct.

when running with admin privs,
text file shows up in
C:\Program Files

thx 4 the tip.

good to see vista keeping
C:\Program Files
folder safe