Launching Windows Forms via shortcut (.lnk) causes undesirable result

Question

I am using a .txt file to save data in a Windows Forms Application. The .txt is located at the same folder as the .exe. However, if I launch the app via shortcut (let's say a desktop shortcut), the app will save the .txt file in the desktop (even though the actual .exe is located somewhere else). The code I use is:

var myFile = File.Create(@"data.txt");
using (var sw = new StreamWriter(@"data.txt", true))
{
    sw.WriteLine("I like apples.");
}

@ManfredRadlwimmer That doesn't seem to be at all what he is asking... — Milney, Mar 06 '17 at 12:46
You either need to determine the actual location of your exe (see duplicate) and use an absolute path or change your working directory. — Manfred Radlwimmer, Mar 06 '17 at 12:46
@Milney He isn't asking anything actually, but his problem can be solved that way. — Manfred Radlwimmer, Mar 06 '17 at 12:47

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 06 '17 at 12:46

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If you right click the shortcut and click the Properties link - You will see an option to change the Start In: path - this is where the programs CWD will be...

answered Mar 06 '17 at 12:46

Milney

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This works aswell. In my case, that field was blank. I changed it to the executable location and it works like a charm. Thanks – user1924391 Mar 06 '17 at 12:55

Launching Windows Forms via shortcut (.lnk) causes undesirable result

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