[wix-users] Install files in AppDataFolder for service

[Christian Worm Mortensen]

Hi Bryan,

Thank you for your reply. It seems like you are right, ProgramData is
really the way to go. Thanks!

Best,

Christian

On Wed, Jul 14, 2021 at 3:22 PM Bryan Dam <bryand at recastsoftware.com> wrote:
>
> From memory and a quick Google search the System account's App Data folder is C:\Windows\(SysWOW64|System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Local
>
> Though unless you actually need those files to be maintain on a per-user basis I wouldn't use AppData at all: sounds like what C:\ProgramData is for.
>
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> Cc: Christian Worm Mortensen <opensource at epust.dk>
> Subject: [wix-users] Install files in AppDataFolder for service
>
> Hi!
>
>  I have an installer where I install a service using InstallService. I have no Account attribute in InstallService element, so the service is running on the "Local System" account like many other services.
>
> The service needs to maintain some files, and I would think the AppDataFolder is an appropriate place to keep them (?).
>
> Now, how, do I get hold of the AppDataFolder for "Local System"
> account so I can make an initial set of files and also remove all files on uninstallation?
>
> I cannot see any other way than writing my own WiX plugin and call SHGetFolderPath manually. Something I would like to avoid if possible.
>
>
>  Best,
>
>  Christian
>
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