writing to file

[abdelelbouhy]

hello,
i'm trying to write to a file in c:\ directory the file is succefully opend but nothing is written there but when i write to another directory such as c:\mydir
it write there i wonder is there's any restriction writting to c:\\
thanks

[Computergeek01]

There are a few, if you think you're restricted from writing to that directory simply go there, right click on an open area and try to create a new text file. This will show you wiether or not you have write permissions to that directory under your current account.

[andywestken]

As Computergeek01 said, there are restrictions.

Given your path syntax, I assume you're using Windows.

If you're logged in as a restricted user on Windows XP or a regular user (cf. admin/power user) on Vista or later, the system will restrict what you can change.

[abdelelbouhy]

computergeek01 is right it doesn't allow creating file
but i'm logged in as administrator i shouldn't have any restrictions

[Computergeek01]

Are you in "My Computer" right now or "C:\"? There IS a difference.

EDIT: Also, which version of Windows are you running?

[abdelelbouhy]

i'm running windows 7 and i'm working from documents because visual c++ is there

[Computergeek01]

By default the "Administrator" account is disabled on Windows 7. I kind of doubt you have permissions to reenable it if you cannot write to the C:\ drive. Unless I'm missing something I think you're stuck.

[abdelelbouhy]

thank you computergeek01 for your help i can live with that for now i'm just begining c++ but because i work as a web developer i'm picking it up quickly a part from when you deal from the operating system
thank you guys for your help

[1vRz3TCk]

Windows 7 runs accounts on least privilege, it will not matter if your account has administrator privileges unless you run programs with raised privileges (i.e.Run as ... )

See: User Account Control http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_Account_Control