Retrieve File Details From Files In The Program Files Folder?
Dec 26, 2009
I am trying to retrieve file details from files in the Program Files folder. I receive an error while trying to retrieve file details.
Dim sFileName As String = ("%ProgramFiles%Windows DefenderMSASCui.exe")
Dim Info As FileVersionInfo
Info = FileVersionInfo.GetVersionInfo(sFileName)
Msgbox(Info.ProductName.ToString())
I receive file not found error at 3rd line. But if I change the path from "%ProgramFiles%Windows DefenderMSASCui.exe" to "c:Program FilesWindows DefenderMSASCui.exe" it works fine.
What should I do if I want to retrieve file details from the path which includes a "%" character?
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[code]....
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I have this at the moment:
Sub Import() Dim db As Database Set db = CurrentDb
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[default.aspx.vb] Partial Class _Default Inherits System.Web.UI.Page Shared rm As ResourceManager = HttpContext.Current.Application("RM")
[code]....
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