When I play my app Rebeka.exe it copies some files from the application folder (normally C:\Program Files (x86)\REBEKA2\) to the AppData folder (usually in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Rebeka). But on Cameyo server AppData doesn't seem to be set because my app copies the files to C:\Program Files (x86)\REBEKA2\Rebeka.
Is this the normal behaviour on a Windows 2012 server or specific for the Cameyo server?
It could be that my function to read the AppData path doesn't work correctly because it returns "" for the Cameyo server.
Hello Mule,
I sent you the link to my app by PM.
The installer copies all files to the program folder.
The app creates a folder %AppData% ebeka at start-up and copies some files (ini file and other files which are re-written by the app) to this folder in order to prevent writing files to the program folder in the future.
This is only done if the folder %AppData% ebeka doesn't yet exist.
In the tab 'Infos' you can see which files the program copies and the paths read.
I can also send you the installer file but it doesn't try to read AppData.
Hmm, it turns out that there are no values in HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders for RemoteUsers set up by Play Server. I was told by R & D that it is best to not use the registry directly.
So, I should use environment variables (like %AppData%)? I will test it with a small program.
I looked at Win XP, 7 and 10. They all have these registry entries.
Yes, please use environment variables. Server 2012 has registry entries; it is Play Server that does not create the values for the RemoteUsers, i.e. the users who are playing.
The discussion about “AppData on Windows Server 2012” explains how the AppData folder is used to store user-specific application data such as settings, cache files, and configuration details. On Windows Server systems, this folder plays an important role in maintaining separate profiles for different users, ensuring smooth application performance and personalized environments across sessions.
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-- Edited by jessicalorem on Wednesday 6th of May 2026 12:59:16 AM
