How do I open a folder from CD drive using VB.NET?

Question

Hey,

I'm trying to write a program that opens a folder from the CD disk when a button is clicked. The program will be run from a CD, and aims to open a certain folder. However, I can't use "shell "explorer...."" because the drive letter will change between different computers. Is there a way to open the folder straight from the CD in VB.NET

Answer 1

• Find all the drive letters on the system.
• For each drive
• • if the specific folder exists open it.
• Loop

Answer 2

This link contains some basic stuff. It should get you pointed in the right direction. Also, take keywords from the code sample and search MSDN. MSN has lots of documentation and samples that may get you to the next step.

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6081470.html#

edit - try this...

Imports System.IO

Public Class Form1

Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
        For Each D As DriveInfo In DriveInfo.GetDrives
            If D.DriveType = DriveType.CDRom Then
                Debug.WriteLine(D.Name)
            End If

        Next
    End Sub
End Class

Answer 3

It is easy if you know that your program was started from the CD. Just read the program location back:

    Dim exePath As String = System.Reflection.Assembly.GetEntryAssembly().Location
    Dim drive As String = System.IO.Path.GetPathRoot(exePath)