Is there a way to be able to modify files in c:\Program files\ with Vista?
It is a continuing pain in the butt to have to save elsewhere, modify, and then move over.
I went into Properties and changed admin & owner to full & modify, yet still can't edit files.
I assume you're talking about Arduino install files.
I have no trouble doing anything like this but I have the user access control crap turned off.
rob
I went into Properties and changed admin & owner to full & modify, yet still can't edit files.
Are you admin or owner? Try changing the properties for all users.
I changed admin & owner to have full access for all.
Rob,
How did you turn user access control off? I'm really getting tired of double acknowledging everything I do, and not being able to do basic stuff like tweaking a file.
Does Arduino need to be c:\program files? Its not registered or anything, is it?
Can I just move the folder?
Can I just move the folder?
Possibly, I know people install it in other places. Whether you can move an installed folder I don't know. Worst case is a new install.
How did you turn user access control off?
Yep, it's a real pain, and my PCB package can't save files with it on.
Go to Control panel > User accounts. The bottom link can be used to toggle the UAC.
Rob
Does Arduino need to be c:\program files?
No.
Can I just move the folder?
I believe so.
Off the root (C:\Arduino) is a good choice. Vista allows full access to C:\ and any folders created from there.