how to get the installation path in C#?

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I am modifying a .NET v4.5.2 code, and I want to be able to get a script path from the installation folder (so when a user install the app, the app is able to access and run the script)

I tried Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.ApplicationData) method but it returned the wrong value (it returned the path: "C:\Users\HP\AppData\Roaming" , whereas my program location (after installation) is "C:\Program Files (x86)". I also tried Environment.GetCommandLineArgs()[0] and Path.GetDirectoryName(appFileName) but they returned the location of the file where the code was written. could you please help me?

It is worth noting that .net 4.5.2 is End Of Life, as of April 2022. You should strongly consider upgrading. — David L, Feb 08 '23 at 17:48
This may help https://stackoverflow.com/questions/837488/how-can-i-get-the-applications-path-in-a-net-console-application — Serg, Feb 08 '23 at 18:04

Hossein Sabziani · Answer 1 · 2023-02-08T18:02:39.500

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try AppDomain.BaseDirectory()

String _path = System.AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory;

edited Feb 08 '23 at 18:02

answered Feb 08 '23 at 17:57

Hossein Sabziani

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I have my doubts that this would result in something much different from `Environment.GetCommandLineArgs()[0]`. – Guru Stron Feb 08 '23 at 18:00
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Thank you ..I have just tried it, it also returns the code file location – Leen Hatem Feb 08 '23 at 18:03

how to get the installation path in C#?

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