Access to the path is denied

Question

I know this question was asked many times here, but I can't find a solution to my problem. I'm trying to save image to the folder in .net c# but 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?

Thanks

Answer 1

please add IIS_IUSERS full control permission to your folder. you find this option from security tab in folder properties.

Answer 2

I Solved with this setting:

IIS > Application Pools > [your site] > Advanced Settings... > Identity > Built-in accound > LocalSystem

Answer 3

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!

Answer 4

What Identity is your Application Pool for the Web application running as, to troubleshoot, try creating a new App Pool with say Network Service as its identity and make your web application use that new App Pool you created and see if the error persists.

Answer 5

I got this problem when I try to save the file without set the file name.

Old Code

File.WriteAllBytes(@"E:\Folder", Convert.FromBase64String(Base64String));

Working Code

File.WriteAllBytes(@"E:\Folder\"+ fileName, Convert.FromBase64String(Base64String));

Answer 6

I created a virtual dir with full permission and added the ffmpeg source and video files there, so finally it made sense as it can be acess by anyone.