How to get program files environment setting from VBScript

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In a batch file you can use %PROGRAMFILES% to get the location of the program files directory, how do you do it in a VBScript?

Jonas Elfström · Accepted Answer · 2009-12-11 22:32:59Z

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Set wshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WScript.Echo wshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%PROGRAMFILES%")

answered Dec 11, 2009 at 22:32

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Nice, thanks. I have been resorting to reading the registry, but your answer is far better. Thanks.

Bizmarck · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-18 14:18:33Z

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To get Program Files (x86) use:

Set wshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WScript.Echo wshShell.ExpandEnvironmentStrings("%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%")

answered Oct 19, 2011 at 18:51

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