directory path in application save not found in windows explorer


  1. bbxrider
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    directory path in application save not found in windows explorer


    I have an application that has a default path for config files, if you go to save or load a config file it comes up with it by default. However, I can't find it just showing in a win explorer directory tree or win explorer searching for it!!!!
    how could this happen? how can I find the real file system / operating system path?

    In the pic the save dialogue box path is: C\ProgramData\......
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  3. Kari
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    ProgramData is a protected system folder and is by default hidden. To show it you must either enable showing hidden system files and folders as told in this tutorial, or for a quick one time access type %ProgramData% in Explorer address bar and press Enter:

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    Doing this shows the content of the ProgramData folder even though the folder remains hidden.

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  4. bbxrider
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    many thanks kari, your anger is awesome
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  6. Kari
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    You are welcome!
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