Retrieving the path of the installation directory in a C# program

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Hello,

is there a way to find out within a C# program, from which installation directory it was loaded. The Environment just gives the current directory but not the installation directory.

Any hint is very much appreciated.

Wolfgang

Posted 4-Nov-12 2:34am

Wolfgang Kurz

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Hello

great, it works perfect.

Wolfgang

Posted 4-Nov-12 4:32am

Wolfgang Kurz

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Thomas Daniels 4-Nov-12 10:33am

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Thomas Daniels · Accepted Answer · 2012-11-04T02:40:00

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Try this:

C#

string path = System.IO.Path.GetDirectoryName(Process.GetCurrentProcess().MainModule.FileName);

Hope this helps.

Posted 4-Nov-12 2:40am

Thomas Daniels