How do I save a file in vb.net code

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Hello guys,

I have a problem ,I have a code that saves a text file in my computer with the destination :

VB

C:\Users\Georgegas\Desktop\Log.txt

The problem isn't about the code as it is for the location of the file. I want to use it in other computers not only on my PC , which its name is "GeorgeGkas" :P

In C# i would write that

C#

C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Desktop\Log.txt

but in VB.Net that doesn't work for me!

So how do I set my destination to save my file in computers with different name?

I hope you guys understand my problem!

Posted 10-Jul-14 10:09am

GeorgeGkas

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[no name] 10-Jul-14 16:18pm

You would use GetfolderPath and SpecialFolder, http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/14tx8hby(v=vs.110).aspx

Maciej Los 10-Jul-14 16:23pm

It's an answer! Why don't you posted it? I'll promise to vote up ;)

3 solutions

Solution 2

To save in another computer, you need to have access and write permissions to that folder.
For e.g. \\OtherComputer\LogFiles provided you have access to the LogFiles folder.

Posted 10-Jul-14 21:51pm

Abhinav S

Solution 1

VB

'Declaration
Public Shared Function GetFolderPath ( _
	folder As Environment.SpecialFolder _
) As String

and use it like following

VB

Imports System

Class Sample
   Public Shared Sub Main()
      Console.WriteLine()
      Console.WriteLine("GetFolderPath: {0}", Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.System))
   End Sub 'Main
End Class 'Sample

as suggested in microsoft website.

Posted 10-Jul-14 21:44pm

nilesh sawardekar

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GeorgeGkas · Accepted Answer · 2014-07-12T02:05:00

Solution 3

O I find it! You just add

VB

+ Environment.UserName.ToString +

Example

VB

"C:\Users\" + Environment.UserName.ToString + "\AppData\Roaming\program.exe"

Posted 12-Jul-14 2:05am

GeorgeGkas