How to fix Can't write to C:\Program Files in Windows 7 - 'Error opening file for writing'

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How to fix Can't write to C drive Program Files in Windows 7: 'Error opening file for writing' - installing Application setup. When i am installing the application using the setup file, i encountered an error 'Can't write to C drive program files' or Opening file for writing. How to fix: Locate the Application Folder in the C:\Program Files, Right click the folder and choose properties. From the properties Window go to security tab and assign Write permission for PC Users.

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  1. Thank you - simple fix & worked like a charm.
  2. click skip
  3. didnt work
  4. thk. very
  5. it is already checked do I have to make it turn black? Because it won't let me check it or uncheck it
  6. did not work
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  8. install ccleaner or other software then uninstall or delete hotspot file using these kind of software. then install hotspot it works.
  9. i cannot alllowed it help me plsss where no button
  10. meh, ran the installer again to see the directory but it worked the second time. Great vid anyway! +1 like
  11. Thank you for the fix! This fixed the problem for me.
  12. It worked! thanks !!!