Windows 10: Installing software - cannot write to Program Files directory

Trying to install a .jar program. At the installation path selection stage I get the message 'This directory can not be written! Please choose another directory!' when I try and proceed. (This is when saving in Program Files. Googling has led me to believe it is something about not being an administrator - but there is no option to 'Run as administrator' on this file. What should I do?
Also, I have tried saving it in My Documents instead (not sure if this is a good idea?) and get the message 'The directory already exists! Are you sure you want to install here and possibly overwrite existing files?' which kinda puts me off.

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File mover program other than File Explorer

I spent most of the day yesterday with 3 Microsoft technicians and none of them could solve the issue. We've been through the ownership routine many times.

But I believe the problem lies completely with File Explorer.

Although the directories such as Documents are marked READ ONLY ... programs write to the directory with no problem.

But I cannot use File Explorer to copy / paste to those directories that File Explorer sees as READ ONLY.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with a Microsoft Engineer who will be calling to see if < he > can figure it out.

Since programs can write to those directories, obviously they are NOT < read only > but they are as far as Microsoft Explorer is concerned so that's why I'm looking for another program that will copy / paste files. I want to see if those directorys show
up marked READ ONLY to that program too.

 

Error when trying to install a VPN program on Windows 10 proffesional

The following error message appears when I try & install a VPN program-

Error writing to file C:/Program Files/NordVPN.exe.

Verify that you have access to that directory

How do I verify that I have access to that directory?

[Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Files, folders, & storage]

 

I'd make a directory in documents (or somewhere else in your user directory) called "My_Jars" or something and save it there.

You don't want to save it in "Program Files" as most likely it will try to write stuff to it's own directory and you won't be authorized unless you run it as Administrator which you may not need/want to do.

Don't be tempted to change permissions on "Program Files"