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Squitty | 19:33 Fri 05th Jun 2009 | Computers
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Has the 'program files' folder in Windows Vista got new restrictions?
I am trying to install a program there (works ok on windows XP) and get a file path or permissions error (runtime error 75) when I try to run it.
Both the program and the data is held in the same folder.
TIA for any help.
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works on XP means nothing to vista

you don't say what - so look it up here

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility /
Vista doesn't like data in the Progam Files folder (or sub folders of it).
Easiest way round it is to install the program to a folder outside of Program Files.
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Thanks to you both - I vaguely recall the thing about data in the program files folder.

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