How to read C:\Users\Public\ folder path in Windows language ?

[hdt888]

I want to clarify, does the Public folder name change across Windows languages ?

If so, how to read its path?.

Thank for help.

[NicTheQuick]

If I remember it right since Windows 10 paths like this and also "Program Files" are the same in all languages and are only translated in the Explorer and file choosers.

[Marc56us]

I want to clarify, does the Public folder name change across Windows languages ?
If so, how to read its path?.

yes and no,
It doesn't change depending on the language, but it can change because Windows isn't necessarily on C:
So always use system variables

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Debug GetEnvironmentVariable("public")

Tip: To find out about all system variables, the quickest way is to open a CMD window and type SET
You can also filter with findstr (/i = ignore case)

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C:\>set | findstr /i public
PUBLIC=C:\Users\Public

Same thing for Linux, but uses grep instead of findstr

[Quin]

You can also use SHGetKnownFolderPath with the FOLDERID_Public parameter.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windo ... folderpath

[Fred]

There is sample here: viewtopic.php?p=582115#p582115

[hdt888]

There is one more folder I forgot to mention:
C:\Users\Default\

How to read it ?

[Marc56us]

There is one more folder I forgot to mention:
C:\Users\Default\

How to read it ?

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Default_UserDir$ = GetPathPart( GetEnvironmentVariable("userprofile") ) + "Default\"
Debug Default_UserDir$

Think simple, think basic, no need API, Press F1 Key...

[mk-soft]

Also a method to destroy the computer by fiddling around in folders where you don't have to look.