Where is the application data folder?

The folder "Application Data" is for backward compatibility,the real folder is now at a different place. The fastest way to get to the folder is to enter "%APPDATA%" in explorer. Else you can manually browse to C:\Users\ {Your User Name}\AppData\Roaming

Why is the appdata folder hidden by default?

Typically, you won't have to worry about the data inside the AppData folder – that is why it is hidden by default. It is only used by application developers to store the necessary data required by the application. Everyday Windows users will only need to access or view the AppData folder if they need to create a backup of their application data.

Is it possible to read/write/create files in the application folder?

Regarding user rights and performing file read/write/create in these locations, you certainly can in the user folder the application is running as. In other folders, you'll need to run it as either the target user or administrator.

Where should application config data sit for a particular user?

I would LOVE IT if there was a cross-platform way to find where application config data should sit for a particular user. In other words, for an app named "MyJavaApp", on Windows you would want C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\MyJavaApp.

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How do I find all Users application data?

You can view the AppData folder manually by going into your Users folder, which is there in the C drive. In my case, the path is C:\Users\ADMIN . Now you should be able to see the AppData folder in your User folder. You can also access the AppData folder directly using the AppData system variable.

How do I find the AppData folder?

To open the AppData folder on Windows 10, 8 & 7: Open File Explorer/Windows Explorer. Type %AppData% into the address bar and hit enter. Navigate to the required folder (Roaming or Local)

What is Windows AppData?

AppData is a hidden folder located in C:\Users\<username>\AppData. The AppData folder contains custom settings and other information needed by applications. For example, you might find the following in your AppData folder: Web browser bookmarks and cache. Application configuration files.

Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData)

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