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Description

Returns the paths for Windows shell folders such as the desktop folder, Start menu folder, and personal document folder.

Remarks

Not exposed; accessed through the SpecialFolders property. Can be used to get the location of the desktop folder in order to create shortcuts on the desktop.

Example

The following example generates a message box containing the path to the desktop folder:

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
MsgBox "Your desktop is " & WshShell.SpecialFolders("Desktop")