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  1. Jul 30th, 2001, 09:53 AM #1
    enriquein
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    Question environment variables on windows 98/ME and 2000 pro

    Im trying to make a program that uses environment variables (such as the windows directory and temp folders). Does anyone know how can I use them, and which work on windows 98/Me and which work for win 2000 ???

    I mean, i know its done with API functions, but i don't know them =(

    thanx 4 da help
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  2. Jul 30th, 2001, 05:48 PM #2
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    You can use the Environ() function in VB to extract Environment variable values, i.e.
    VB Code:
    1. Private Sub Form_Load()

    2.     Caption = Environ("TEMP")

    3. End Sub
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  3. Jul 30th, 2001, 06:58 PM #3
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    You can also use API to retrieve things like Win Temp and System folders, see these tips

    http://161.58.84.209/files/tip226.html
    http://161.58.84.209/files/tip227.html
    http://161.58.84.209/files/tip228.html
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