So I was trying to change my name for in-game by using the config.ini file. I can open it and edit it, but when I try and save, it responds with:

Cannot create the C:\Program Files\Ace of Spades\config.ini file.
Make sure that the path and file names are correct.

I tried going straight to the file, and I tried using Notepad, Wordpad, and Notepad++.

Comp specs: HP dv6255 Notebook with Vista 32-bit Home Premium, 1.8 Ghz, 2 GB RAM, new motherboard (not HP, Asus?)

Also I'm using Google Chrome 11.0.696.60 to play with pretty much everything in the "Under the Hood" section checked.

Puh ok, once again.

You're using Windows Vista. With this version Microsoft introduced a more secure architecture to the "Program Files"-folder. Meaning: You don't have all the rights on them. Even if you are admin on your computer. There is one user called "TrustedInstaller" which has all the rights and which is used to install your programs to that directory.
Actually this is much more complicated, but whatever.

The easy way to change one file in the "Program Files"-folder is:
- copy that file (in our case, "config.ini") to another directory (which is not in the "Program Files"-folder or the "Windows"-folder")
- change the file and save it
- move that file back to the original location and overwrite the old version

And dude: Pls use the search-feature next time before you post.

You know, there's actually a better way.

Install Windows 7.

Windows 7 still requires you to change the write permission :/

I'm using Windows 7, and I've had no such difficulty.

Then you maybe disabled UAC.

You know, all you have to do is save it to a public location and paste it over the original.
This is basic stuff, people

Sorry I actually did spend about an hour looking and I couldn't find a thread about this.

Thank you though, it worked. I feel really stupid.