How to create a folder in start menu

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I want to create a folder in start menu using c# console application. I don't know how to start. I shall be thankful for your help.

Posted 14-May-13 21:28pm

osama.javed

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OriginalGriff · Accepted Answer · 2013-05-14T21:55:00

Solution 1

The code is pretty simple:

C#

string startMenuPath = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.CommonStartMenu);
DirectoryInfo di = new DirectoryInfo(startMenuPath);
di.CreateSubdirectory("Testfolder");

But (and it's a big but) - you will need admin privileges to do it, or you will get an "access denied" exception.

Posted 14-May-13 21:55pm

OriginalGriff

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osama.javed 15-May-13 4:13am

Thank you so much sir,
can i get the path of the start menu folder by
string startMenuPath = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.CommonStartMenu);
??

OriginalGriff 15-May-13 4:27am

How many guesses do you want? :laugh:

osama.javed 15-May-13 4:30am

:)...

osama.javed 15-May-13 4:22am

string startMenuPath = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.CommonStartMenu);
this gives me path of Start menu, i want the path of Programs/All Programs in start menu. how can i get it?? thnx

OriginalGriff 15-May-13 4:31am

Oooo! That's a difficult one!
Is it that you add the "\Programs" part to the string?
I think it could be, you know...