My.Computer.FileSystem.DirectoryExists Method
Returns a Boolean indicating whether the specified directory exists.
' Usage
Dim value As Boolean = My.Computer.FileSystem.DirectoryExists(directory)
' Declaration
Public Function DirectoryExists( _
ByVal directory As String _
) As Boolean
Parameters
- directory
String. Path of the directory. Required.
Return Value
True if the directory exists; otherwise False.
Exceptions
This method throws no exceptions.
Remarks
The call to DirectoryExists requires FileIOPermission.
Tasks
The following table lists examples of tasks involving the My.Computer.FileSystem.DirectoryExists method.
To |
See |
|---|---|
Determine if a directory exists |
Example
This example determines whether the directory C:\backup\logs exists and checks its properties.
If My.Computer.FileSystem.DirectoryExists("C:\backup\logs") Then
Dim logInfo As System.IO.DirectoryInfo
logInfo = My.Computer.FileSystem.GetDirectoryInfo _
("C:\backup\logs")
End If
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 necessary:
Permission |
Description |
|---|---|
Controls the ability to access files and folders. Associated enumeration: Unrestricted. |
For more information, see Code Access Security and Requesting Permissions.
See Also
Tasks
How to: Determine if a File Exists in Visual Basic
Walkthrough: Manipulating Files and Directories in Visual Basic
Reference
Other Resources
Creating, Deleting, and Moving Files and Directories in Visual Basic