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javawindowsconfiguration-files

Where should my application/service store its configuration files in windows?

In Linux, I'll usually put user configuration files in $HOME/.myapp and in Windows I'll use APPDATA. So far so good.

What about non-user specific configuration? In linux, I'd put it into /etc. Is there an equivalent in Windows? Please note I would like to have the service running before any user logs in. Also, in case it plays a role, I'm developing in Java.

Alternatively: I approaching this the wrong way?

Solution

  • In Windows most "program files" for an app go in C:\Program Files\MyApp. The environment variable would be %ProgramFiles%\MyApp.