Windows Form App - VB.Net: Change default path of UserAppDataPath

Question

Hi,

I wanted to access the Windows.storage.dll assembly but VS 2019 keeps saying :

Anyway, it seems I can't use that assembly because it's for UAW apps.

So my issue is:

I want users to store their data anywhere in their local computers, except C:\ Drive. The data are large and their C drives usually have limited memory, and reserved for applications.

How can I can change this path so users can specify their preferred drive\folder location just ONCE. So when they open the app the next time, they don't have to re-enter the data path.

Appreciate any help.

Answer 1

Special directories are stored in the registry :
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
But it is not recommended to change them...

Answer 2

Found the answer here:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.configuration.applicationsettingsbase?view=dotnet-plat-ext-6.0