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Path Variables

The following variables can be used whereever dynamic paths are needed. FreeExtractor will expand these variables as needed at run time.

    Variable Name Location
    $desktop$
    The Users's Desktop
    $programfiles$
    Computer's program files folder
    $temp$
    System Temp Directory
    $windir$
    Windows Directory
    $sysdir$
    Windows System Directory
    $curdir$
    The directory where the SFX is run from
    $targetdir$
    The extraction directory (shortcuts only)
    $Favorites$
    Internet Explorer Favorites Folder
    $startup$
    The User's Start Menu "Startup" Folder
    $sendto$
    The User's SendTo directory
    $quicklaunch$
    QuickLaunch directory (IE4+); Defaults to $temp$ if not supported
    $startmenu$
    The User's "Programs" Folder in the Start Menu

 

Examples:

Type Function Example
Extraction Dir
Program Files
$programfiles$\Your Application Name
Temp Directory
$temp$
     
Shortcuts
Start Menu Shortcut
$startmenu$\AppName\Program.lnk -> $targetdir$\program.exe
Internet Explorer Favorites
$favorites$\My Website.lnk -> http://www.website.com/
Quicklaunch Shortcut
$quicklaunch$\Program.lnk -> $targetdir$\program.exe

 


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