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Common Desktop
Updated: March 28, 2003
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
|
REG_EXPAND_SZ |
Path |
%ALLUSERPROFILE%\Desktop |
Description
Windows uses the value of this entry internally. To retrieve this value, use the SHGetFolderPath() application programming interface (API).
Caution
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Do not delete this entry from the registry or change its value. These changes can cause serious, unexpected results.
