Registry key that contains the folder for the local user’s Programs folder on Vista

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I'm troubleshooting a problem with creating Vista shortcuts.

I want to make sure that our Installer is reading the Programs folder from the right registry key.

It's reading it from:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Programs

And it's showing this directory for Programs:

C:\Users\NonAdmin2 UAC OFF\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

From what I've read, this seems correct, but I wanted to double check.

Best Answer

use windows installer properties. will probably be easier.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa370905(VS.85).aspx#system_folder_properties

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The problem is that you are trying to create a key not read it. You should be able to read values from HKLM just fine on Vista if you use the appropriate API.

RegistryKey myKey = Registry.LocalMachine.OpenSubKey(
  @"Software\MyCompany\MyAppName", 
  false);

Notice the false parameter in the above. This has the effect of opening the key in a read only mode. This is the default setting for OpenSubKey but I prefer to be explicit (mainly because I can't ever remember the default).

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