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    copied!<p>we have a bunch of application which rely on configuration files; these files nowadwys reside in the same folder of the application, so (e.g.) </p> <pre><code>C:\Program Files\OurCompany\OurApplication </code></pre> <p>I understand this is the wrong folder where to store config files; where should we store these files:<br> - allowing end users to change their configurations<br> - being compliant with MS guidelines<br> - being consistent between the various versions of Windows from Xp up to Windows7<br> - being indipendent from end user language<br> These applications are mostly written in .NET (1.1 and 2.0), some in C++, some in VB6: so any reference to an API, a constant or anything related to these environment will be greatly appreciated.<br> Thanks in advance to anyone who will help. </p> <hr> <p>EDIT:<br> I'm editing this for future reference for anyone who will eventually fall here: Pavel point is a very good point to think of; it is not applicable in our case since we have a mix of .NET, C++ and VB6 applications, but is a very good point indeed. After Glen's suggestion, I have found these links which could be useful: <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490855.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">User Data and Settings Management</a><br> <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb995853.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Data and Settings Management</a><br> <a href="http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb742549.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Step-by-Step Guide to User Data and User Settings</a><br> <a href="http://share.intelliem.com/cs/blogs/danholme/archive/2008/04/30/user-data-amp-settings-connections-2008.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">User Data &amp; Settings (Intelliem Community)</a> <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/rprabhu/articles/433979.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Client Settings FAQ</a></p>
 

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