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  1. windows - What is "%AppData%"? - Super User

    7 The AppData\Local and AppData\Roaming locations are the preferred locations for applications to store data that is not required to be exposed to the user. In a domain environment, the Roaming is …

  2. How to generically refer to the AppData folder on the Windows …

    23 The original User's Profile directory lives in a directory like C:\Users\username\AppData. How can I refer to the current user's profile directory when using the Windows command line? By searching I …

  3. How to safely delete AppData Temp folder? - Super User

    Jan 20, 2025 · The temp folder is not always deleted, even after proper shutdowns, and the space can pile up to large proportions. You don't need to delete the folder itself though, only its content. You …

  4. Is there a list of Windows special directories/shortcuts (like %TEMP ...

    The question is quite straight forward, I need a list of environment variables (which is a fixed list) and is answered by Dennis Williamson.

  5. Where are the user profile directories of Google Chrome located in?

    3 User profiles are stored in User Data Directory and it vary depending on the operating system. The easiest way is to navigate to chrome://version and look for the Profile Path field. Example (Windows): …

  6. Saving data: Program Files vs AppData [Windows] - Super User

    Jul 13, 2019 · In AppData however, the user always have rights to write there, even if they are not administrators. So a program that needs to write data, for example a webbrowser with its cache will …

  7. Where are the Chrome profiles saved locally? - Super User

    Feb 17, 2023 · I've just had to recover my profiles from a back copy because Chrome data got corrupted and I didn't get them back until I restored the upper level folder, that is, …

  8. Why is AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\WindowsApps sometime replaced …

    Dec 14, 2025 · C:\Users\fgr\AppData\Local\Microsoft\WindowsApps But when I open an explorer window (e.g. the trash), click on the right of the path to select it, then replace it by typing cmd <enter> …

  9. Why are there directories called Local, LocalLow, and Roaming under ...

    Why are there directories called Local, LocalLow, and Roaming under \Users\<username>\AppData? Ask Question Asked 16 years, 7 months ago Modified 5 years, 7 months ago

  10. What is the difference between "local" and "roaming" folders?

    The AppData\Local folder in Windows Vista is the same as the Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data folder in Windows XP. Windows uses the …