My.Computer.FileSystem.GetTempFileName Method

Creates a uniquely named zero-byte temporary file on disk and returns the full path of that file.

' Usage
Dim value As String = My.Computer.FileSystem.GetTempFileName()
' Declaration
Public Function GetTempFileName() As String

Return Value

String that contains the full path of the temporary file.

Remarks

This method can be used to create a temporary file.

Example

This example creates a temp file and returns its path.

MsgBox("The file is located at " & _
My.Computer.FileSystem.GetTempFileName)

Requirements

Namespace:Microsoft.VisualBasic.MyServices

Class:FileSystemProxy (provides access to FileSystem)

Assembly: Visual Basic Runtime Library (in Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll)

Availability by Project Type

Project type	Available
Windows Application	Yes
Class Library	Yes
Console Application	Yes
Windows Control Library	Yes
Web Control Library	Yes
Windows Service	Yes
Web Site	Yes

Permissions

The following permission may be required:

Permission	Description
FileIOPermission	Controls the ability to access files and folders. Associated enumeration: Unrestricted.

For more information, see Code Access Security and Requesting Permissions.

See Also

Reference

My.Computer.FileSystem Object

FileSystem.GetTempFileName

Other Resources

Creating, Deleting, and Moving Files and Directories in Visual Basic