Exes can't access files in Windows 7

[Poda]

Hi. Some people have a weird problem with a program I made when they use it on Windows 7. Basically, the program reads a config file in the same directory. But, it thinks the config file isn't there, even when the program is run as admin. The only way I found to fix this is to create a new folder in Windows Explorer and move the program there. It's like the new folder gives the exe the permission to read the config file.

So, my question is, how can I make it so the exe has permission to read files in the same directory after my installation process?

 

[Poda]

Actually, I don't think it has anything to do with the exe, but more so with some type of permissions of the folder itself. It's like it can't read any file in the folder, much less the config file. It gives errors like the file isn't even there.