Desktop path for file output Java

Question

I have this program where it will output a text file and save it in the user's computer, I wanted to save it at desktop since that's the path everyone would have.

I'm currently coding in Windows 8, which path should I use to guarantee it'll save to desktop on Windows 7??

File file = new File("C:/Users/Wil/Downloads/Dropbox/abc.txt");

        // if file doesnt exists, then create it
        if (!file.exists()) {
            file.createNewFile();
        }

        FileWriter fw = new FileWriter(file.getAbsoluteFile());
        BufferedWriter bw = new BufferedWriter(fw);
        bw.write(content);
        bw.close();

        JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null,"Receipt Saved!");

I never would use a program that silently saves a file onto my desktop. You simply should ask the user, where to put the file. — Seelenvirtuose, Jan 09 '14 at 14:15
the path to the desktop of linux users is different than on windows — Philipp Sander, Jan 09 '14 at 14:18
@Seelenvirtuose how can I prompt user where to save?? read my question again, I added my code there, I have no idea how to make the code look tidy here — user3177001, Jan 09 '14 at 14:39
[How to Use File Choosers](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/uiswing/components/filechooser.html) — Seelenvirtuose, Jan 09 '14 at 15:02

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 09 '14 at 14:28

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File desktop = new File(System.getProperty("user.home"), "Desktop");

answered Jan 09 '14 at 14:28

user1977351

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How can I merge mine with yours??@user1977 mine `String content = (jLabel1.getText() + "\r\n" + N1.getText() + "\r\n" + L1.getText()); ` `File file = new File("C:/Users/Wil/Downloads/Dropbox/abc.txt");` – user3177001 Jan 09 '14 at 14:32
Does this work for mac? – Feb 01 '15 at 13:13

Desktop path for file output Java

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