Where to place config files etc.

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Hi all,

I would like to know where would be the best location to create a file on a client PC, where there is restricted security right (group policies)?

I read an article that states the following location:

Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData

Is that correct?
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards,

Posted 27-Oct-10 23:50pm

Programm3r

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It depends on what the data is. If the data must be available to ALL users i.e. it is for the application regardless of the user then use;

Environment.SpecialFolder.CommonApplicationData

If the data is specific to a single user then use;

Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData
OR
Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData

You use Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData for specific user data as a general rule because data stored here is also replicated if roaming profiles are used.

Posted 28-Oct-10 2:42am

Rod Kemp

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Hiren solanki · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-28T00:57:00

Solution 1

Environment.SpecialFolder.LocalApplicationData

Yes It is correct.

or you could use

Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData

At those location all the installed application stores data, if you have noticed.

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Posted 28-Oct-10 0:57am

Hiren solanki

Updated 28-Oct-10 1:05am

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