How to get "%systemroot%" directory using ActionScript

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I want run "%systemroot%\System32\reg.exe" this file to do something, but when I use "new File("%systemroot%\System32\reg.exe");" the ActionScript cannot find file, so anyone can help me find this?

Are you trying to run this from an Air app, in-browser Flash Player, or standalone Flash Player? — Anon.
– Anon., Commented Jul 8, 2010 at 2:59

Jorjon · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-04 23:14:40Z

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Well, since AIR is multi-platform and %systemroot% works only on Windows, it's not possible. But you can make a *.bat that installs with your application.

echo %systemroot% > systemroot.txt

So, you have to execute that *.bat file one time, when you install the application. Then, you just open the systemroot.txt, read the first line, and you have what you asked for.

I hope it helps.

(Maybe not for you because this thread is so old, but for anyone that ends here searching a solution)

answered Mar 4, 2011 at 23:14

Jorjon

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