Failed to install dotnet, exit code: 1. dotnet-install: The current user doesn't have write access to the installation root 'C:\Program Files\dotnet

[Miguel-AgRz]

Description:
installer is trying to install in program files

Task version:
6.0.x

Platform:

• Ubuntu
• macOS
• [x ] Windows

Runner type:

• Hosted
• Self-hosted

Repro steps:
A description with steps to reproduce the issue. If your have a public example or repo to share, please provide the link.

Expected behavior:
it should install in user environment or work folder

Actual behavior:
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[aparnajyothi-y]

Hello @Miguel-AgRz, Thank you for creating this issue and we will look into it :)

[mahabaleshwars]

Hi @Miguel-AgRz,
The installation process fails because the user doesn't have write access to 'C:\Program Files\dotnet'. This is a common issue when trying to install software in directories that require elevated permissions.

Suggested Solutions

1. Change Installation Directory: Modify the workflow to install .NET in a directory that the user has write access to, such as a user-specific directory.
2. Elevate Permissions: Run the installation process with elevated permissions if possible.

Let us know if either of these solutions resolves the issue. If the problem persists, please provide the repro steps or a link to a repository so we can investigate further.