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Access to the path is denied when saving image

Asked 2011-02-02T17:33:47.963
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I'm trying to save an image to a folder in .NET C# but I get this exception:

Access to the path 'C:\inetpub\wwwroot\mysite\images\savehere' is denied.The error occured at mscorlib because    at System.IO.__Error.WinIOError(Int32 errorCode, String maybeFullPath)
at System.IO.FileStream.Init(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, Int32 rights, Boolean useRights, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES secAttrs, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy, Boolean useLongPath)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode, FileAccess access, FileShare share, Int32 bufferSize, FileOptions options, String msgPath, Boolean bFromProxy)
at System.IO.FileStream..ctor(String path, FileMode mode)

I gave full control to this folder (savehere) to network service and iis_iusrs, even gave full control to everyone but still getting this exception. I tried to give access via explorer and via IIS manager, still no luck

I'm doing it on Windows server 2008 R2 and IIS 7.5, Who do I need to give access?

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I was having the same problem while trying to create a file on the server (actually a file that is a copy from a template).

Here's the complete error message:

{ERROR} 08/07/2012 22:15:58 - System.UnauthorizedAccessException: Access to the path 'C:\inetpub\wwwroot\SAvE\Templates\Cover.pdf' is denied.

I added a new folder called Templates inside the IIS app folder. One very important thing in my case is that I needed to give the Write (Gravar) permission for the IUSR user on that folder. You may also need to give Network Service and ASP.NET v$.# the same Write permission.

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After doing this everything works as expected.

answered 2012-08-08T01:44:32.153
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My problem was something like that:

FileStream ms = new FileStream(path, FileMode.Open, FileAccess.ReadWrite);

but instead of using path I should use File.FullName... I don't know if it's going to help anyone else, just passing my own experience with this erro given!

answered 2012-07-23T21:12:01.597

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