Question

i want a solution for this , i want to delete a file which is residing in my desk top using asp.net c# , i used below code:

try 
{
    FileInfo TheFile = new FileInfo(MapPath(".") + "\\" + FileNameTextBox.Text);

    if (TheFile.Exists)
    {
        File.Delete(MapPath(".") + "\\" + FileNameTextBox.Text);
    }
    else
    {
        throw new FileNotFoundException();
    }
}
catch (FileNotFoundException ex)
{
    lblStatus.Text += ex.Message;
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
    lblStatus.Text += ex.Message;
}

but it always says the file location cannot be found , please help me
thanks in advance `

Answer 1

I would try doing it this way instead:

    string desktopPath = Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Desktop);
    File.Delete(Path.Combine(desktopPath, "filetobedeleted"));