📂 Quick Access Windows File Paths
This page is a personal reference for saving frequently used Windows file paths. Use it to quickly locate important folders, files, and system locations.
🏠 User Profile Paths
| Purpose |
Path Example |
Notes |
| Desktop |
C:\Users\YourName\Desktop |
Common location for shortcuts |
| Documents |
C:\Users\YourName\Documents |
Default save location for many apps |
| Downloads |
C:\Users\YourName\Downloads |
Files from browsers and apps |
| Pictures |
C:\Users\YourName\Pictures |
Image storage |
| Music |
C:\Users\YourName\Music |
Audio files |
🛠 System & Program Paths
| Purpose |
Path Example |
Notes |
| Program Files |
C:\Program Files |
64-bit apps |
| Program Files (x86) |
C:\Program Files (x86) |
32-bit apps |
| Windows Directory |
C:\Windows |
System files |
| System32 |
C:\Windows\System32 |
Core system utilities |
| Temp Folder |
%TEMP% |
Temporary files |
🧪 Development Paths
| Purpose |
Path Example |
Notes |
| Git Repos |
D:\Dev\Projects\MyRepo |
Customize to your setup |
| VS Code Settings |
%APPDATA%\Code\User\settings.json |
Editor configuration |
| Python Scripts |
C:\Python\Scripts |
Script storage |
🔐 Admin & Config Paths
| Purpose |
Path |
Notes |
| Hosts File |
C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts |
Modify DNS mappings |
| Services Config |
services.msc |
Run from Start or Run dialog |
| Registry Editor |
regedit |
Use with caution |
| Icon File Path |
%APPDATA%\Citrix\SelfService\Icons |
Used for Finding the VM Icons |
🧭 Tips for Saving Paths
- Use environment variables for portability:
%USERPROFILE%\Documents%APPDATA%\MyApp- Wrap paths with double quotes if they contain spaces:
"C:\Program Files\MyApp"- Use forward slashes (
/) in scripts where supported:
C:/Users/YourName/Documents
📌 How to Use This Page
- Bookmark this page in your browser or pin it in your MkDocs sidebar.
- Add new paths as needed under the appropriate section.
- Use comments (
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