[NBug] Access to the path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\GitExtensions\Re...

[tincy1993]

Current behaviour

Expected behaviour

Steps to reproduce

Error Details

System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\GitExtensions\Recent' is denied.
   at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
   at System.IO.Directory.InternalCreateDirectory(String fullPath, String path, Object dirSecurityObj, Boolean checkHost)
   at System.IO.Directory.InternalCreateDirectoryHelper(String path, Boolean checkHost)
   at GitUI.WindowsJumpListManager.AddToRecent(String workingDir)
   at GitUI.CommandsDialogs.FormBrowse.InternalInitialize(Boolean hard)
   at GitUI.CommandsDialogs.FormBrowse.RefreshRevisions()
   at GitUI.GitUIExtensions.<InvokeAsync>d__11.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
   at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
   at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
   at GitUI.ThreadHelper.<>c__DisplayClass13_0.<<FileAndForget>b__0>d.MoveNext()

Environment

• Git Extensions 3.1.0.5877
• Build bb1687f
• Git 2.21.0.windows.1
• Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.17134.0
• .NET Framework 4.7.3394.0
• DPI 96dpi (no scaling)

[ghost]

Not enough information. (See #6562 for comparison)

[RussKie]

Are you running a portable version?

[ghost]

@tincy1993 : Notice what vbjay said in #6571 (comment) :

We should not be writing to program files.... AT ALL. That is locked down by default. If you are running portable, do not place it in Program Files folder. Portable version needs to run in a writable folder. Non portable writes to User Profile folder.