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static xtd::ustring xtd::environment::get_folder_path ( environment::special_folder folder )

static

Gets the path to the system special folder that is identified by the specified enumeration.

Parameters

folder One of enumeration values that identifies a system special folder.

Returns: The path to the specified system special folder, if that folder physically exists on your computer; otherwise, an empty string ("").

Remarks: This method retrieves the path to a system special folder, such as Program Files, Programs, System, or Startup, which can be used to access common information. Special folders are set by default by the system, or explicitly by the user, when installing a version of Windows.