How do I copy new binaries to C:\Program Files?

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Published on 2010-03-16T01:00:38Z Indexed on 2010/03/16 1:09 UTC
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I'm creating a Windows app that automatically updates itself. I'm not using ClickOnce for a variety of reasons. When I try to File.Move() my updated files to C:\Program Files on Windows 7, I get the following error:

Access to the path 'C:\Program Files\<company>\<app>\<app.exe>' is denied.

I am not given a UAC prompt. The exe that I am trying to update is not currently running.

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