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FileSystem.GetSpecialFolder() (Method)

A method to yield a special folder within the file system.

Availability:

JScript - 3.0
Internet Explorer - 4.0
Property/method value type:Folder object
JavaScript syntax:IEmyFileSystem.GetSpecialFolder(aNumber)
Argument list:aNumberAn identifier for the special folder required

There are many special locations within the file system where objects are stored. Given a keyword, this method maps the keywords to physical locations within the file system.

The following special folders are supported in the Windows environment:

NumberDescription
0Windows files folder
1System files folder
2Temporary items folder

See also:Folder object

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JavaScript Programmer's Reference, Cliff Wootton
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