ERROR
In ArcMap, attempting to create a shapefile from the Catalog tree returns the following error message:
Error: Unable to create new shapefile, permission is denied.
The error message is also returned when attempting to save the shapefile in a system folder such as Windows, Program Files, and Program Files (x86).
The following are probable causes:
Depending on the cause, select one of the options below to resolve the issue:
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