redman
Reputation: 1521
"Correct" location for Windows service data?
Since a Windows service doesn't run within a user context, what is the "correct" place to put writable data? Is there such a location that is version-independent (I'm thinking Vista vs XP)?
Upvotes: 0
Views: 245
Answers (2)
Aaron
Reputation: 9193
A folder off the AppData folder - use SHGetFolderPath() and get the CSIDL_APPDATA path.
Actually - a service should use CSIDL_COMMON_APPDATA.
Upvotes: 3
Jon Seigel
Reputation: 12401
What kind of writable data?
Normally, an application would use either a database or a flat file for actual data. For error messages and the like, use the Event Log.
Upvotes: 0
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