Visual Basic 2005 in a Nutshell (In a Nutshell (OReilly))

Programs Property

Location

My.Computer.FileSystem.SpecialDirectories.Programs

Syntax

Dim result As String = My.Computer.FileSystem. _ SpecialDirectories.Programs

Description

The Programs property returns the full path name to the start menu's "Programs" folder for the current user. Usually, this directory is found at C:\Documents and Settings\user\Start Menu\Programs, but it may vary from system to system.

Usage at a Glance

  • This property is read-only.

  • This folder contains user shortcuts for installed programs.

  • This path may not be defined in some cases. In such cases, use of this property generates an exception.

  • The returned path will never have a backslash "\" character at the end.

Related Framework Entries

  • Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices.SpecialDirectoriesProxy.Programs Property

  • Microsoft.VisualBasic.FileIO.SpecialDirectories.Programs Property

See Also

AllUsersApplicationData Property, CurrentUserApplicationData Property, Desktop Property, MyDocuments Property, MyMusic Property, MyPictures Property, ProgramFiles Property, SpecialDirectories Object, Temp Property

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