Is there any way to change directory using C language?

Question

Is there any way by which I can change to any directory by executing a C program?

Answer 1

The chdir() function (for more info, man chdir).

Answer 2

Yes, the chdir() function.

Answer 3

Well, the POSIX command for changing the current directory is:

chdir(const char*path);

Answer 4

#include "stdafx.h"
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <unistd.h>

int main(int argc, char* argv[])
{
    system("C:\\windows\\notepad.exe");
    chdir("C:\\windows\\desktop");
    return 0;
}

As per this

Answer 5

Depending on your OS there are different calls for changing the current directory. These will normally only change the current dir of the process running the executable. After the process exits you will be in the directory you started in.