As above, how do I get the AppData folder in Windows using C?
I know that for C# you use Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData
As above, how do I get the AppData folder in Windows using C? I
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As above, how do I get the AppData folder in Windows using C?
I know that for C# you use Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData
Use SHGetSpecialFolderPath with a CSIDL set to the desired folder (probably CSIDL_APPDATA or CSIDL_LOCAL_APPDATA).
You can also use the newer SHGetFolderPath() and SHGetKnownFolderPath() functions.
There’s also SHGetKnownFolderIDList() and if you like COM there’s IKnownFolder::GetPath().