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I would run the program in a VM of Windows 7, and use the old SysInternal Tools to identify the file creation.
I have had THESE kinds of problems when going to Windows 8 and Windows 10 from very old code that writes stuff to it's own PROGRAMS folders... ALL due to security differences.
Windows DOES NOT want things written "anywhere", data goes in appdata, etc.
And running as Admin does not always fix stuff, because the resulting EXPLORER instance is NOT in admin mode, so it may not see the files created.
That is the FINAL nail in the coffin. If it is using ANY KIND of share, KNOW THIS: A share created with an ADMIN account is NOT accessible to the USER account, AND VICE VERSA. This crushed us recently on a VM setup where the developer runs as admin, but the use program cannot. AND BAM, the share can only be accessible by one at a time, until you tweak the registry!
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Get a copy of ProcessExplorer from sysinternals.com. It's free:
Process Explorer - Windows Sysinternals | Microsoft Docs[^]
This program is extremely handy--it will show you every file that is being created/read/etc, along with what registry keys are being read/added/etc. The log files get huge fast, but for a tricky job like this it will be worth its weight in gold. It's helped me track down really weird/obscure stuff like this.
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I'd upvote every suggestion that the program is trying to write files in a now restricted space. There are so many butts running around with chunks taken out of them by this security change, mine being one of them. It's an easy change if you have the source code - muahahaha - don't comment on that. As a consultant, I'd say sorry, your code is obsolete, here are some options and here's what it will cost you. Let me know if I can help.
Charlie Gilley
<italic>Stuck in a dysfunctional matrix from which I must escape...
"Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
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Dunno if someone mentioned that already, but Process Monitor is a fantastic tool and is well-suit for exactly this use case.
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Spot a clue in unusual theory (11)
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Hmmmm... maybe attempting these everyday is finally starting to pay off!
Speculation = theory
Anagram of Spot a clue in
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Well done - you are up tomorrow! 
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Finally! A decent replacement for Javascript! 
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Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
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Well, the BASIC interpreter is implemented in js.
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I hated BASIC the first time around already. JS too, as I dislike interpreters in general. Now, what would you expect me to say to this interpreted interpreter?
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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CodeWraith wrote: Now, what would you expect me to say to this interpreted interpreter?
Two wrongs make a right? 
Latest Article - A Concise Overview of Threads
Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
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Marc Clifton wrote: Two wrongs make a right?
No, that's three lefts.
Michael Martin
Australia
"I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible."
- Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Two wrongs? Really?
Start counting[^]. After that we shall pluck apart good old BASIC.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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Or two wrongs make a write?
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CodeWraith wrote: Now, what would you expect me to say to this interpreted interpreter?
They cancel each other out?
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That's what Dumb also always says when he executes Dumber's next master plan. The scary thing is how many actually believe it besides him.
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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I am an ostrich
Latest Article - A Concise Overview of Threads
Learning to code with python is like learning to swim with those little arm floaties. It gives you undeserved confidence and will eventually drown you. - DangerBunny
Artificial intelligence is the only remedy for natural stupidity. - CDP1802
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Time to unleash the inner BASIC nerd. 
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What goes around, comes around.
I recall scripting in basic in the original ASP. 
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A perfect example of "just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should ".
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Just wait until you see:
<script type="text/cobol">
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I will immediately ditch all languages that I use in favor of WWWBasic !
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