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How do I get the main user directory?

Looking at Environment.SpecialFolders but don't see it? "c:\documents and
settings\the current running user" is what I'm looking for.

Thanks!

Derrick
Nov 16 '05 #1
3 21283
never mind, found it!

Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolde r.the special folder
you're looking for)

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Looking at Environment.SpecialFolders but don't see it? "c:\documents and
settings\the current running user" is what I'm looking for.

Thanks!

Derrick

Nov 16 '05 #2
Enviroment.GetFolderPath (Environment.SpecialFolder.Personal)

Azhagan

"Derrick" <de*********@excite.com> wrote in message
news:ez**************@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
Looking at Environment.SpecialFolders but don't see it? "c:\documents and
settings\the current running user" is what I'm looking for.

Thanks!

Derrick

Nov 16 '05 #3
string fldr =
Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolde r.Personal);

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