pdf995.ini in Program Files (x86)

Erich Ruth

I have a file under Program Files (x86) called pdf995.ini and I want to programmatically edit this file. Sometimes I can make the software edit this file but many times it doesnt work. I know this file requires permission to change. Is there a way to open this file and overwrite this file? Please let me know.

Victor Nijegorodov

Perhaps, if you logged in as Admin...

Lost User

If it "sometimes" works, then "file replace" usually always works. [ReplaceFileA function (winbase.h) | Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/winbase/nf-winbase-replacefilea)

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David Crow

Erich Ruth wrote:

Sometimes I can make the software edit this file but many times it doesnt work.

You'll need to narrow this down. Once that happens, then you can starting working on a coding solution.

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Lost User

Then you need to move it to a location that is not protected. Neither Program Files nor Program Files (x86) should be used for files that may need updating at run time.