AppData

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Data type Range Default value
REG_EXPAND_SZ Path %USERPROFILE%\Application Data

Description

Stores the path to a folder containing user-specific files installed by applications.

For example, Microsoft Word can install a custom dictionary in the location specified by the value of this entry. You can enter any valid UNC name or mapped drive in the value of this entry.

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The %USERPROFILE% variable represents the path to the user's profile folder. The default is Systemroot\Documents and Settings\<username>.