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How do I get a Dir list box to start up in "My Documents". Keeping in mind
that I want it to do so on all machines where the user will have a different
name.

Thanks
Mar 11 '06 #1
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You have to use either SHGetFolderPath or SHGetSpecialFolderLocation. See
http://vbnet.mvps.org/code/browse/csidl.htm or
http://vbnet.mvps.org/code/browse/shpathidlist.htm

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How do I get a Dir list box to start up in "My Documents". Keeping in mind
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