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what is VirtualStore

C:\Users\informatyk\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\AutoIt3

 

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Hi @mLipok,

files get put there (AppData\Local\VirtualStore) when an application that does not have administrative power tries and put files to a location that requires administrative power (run as admin). The folder prevents the application from crashing and burning.

It's a old windows concept. Why do you ask for? You can move files from this "VirtualStore" folder to wherever you want after they are in this folder.

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Sven

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  On 2/20/2023 at 8:00 PM, SOLVE-SMART said:

Why do you ask for?

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In some scenarios we are using CesarFTP as services which lead us to this folder.
I was just curious.

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that's "UAC Virtualization" available on windows OS.
intended to make old crappy software (that doesn't care about restricted permissions) still work.
it may kick in for certain folders in the file system and locations in the registry.

this feature can lead to many problems. especially on multi-user environments.

i strongly recommend to turn that feature OFF:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"EnableVirtualization"=dword:00000000

the above registry switch does not disable UAC.
it disables the "virtualization fake" (the file and registry redirection to some personal VirtualStore), only.

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