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  1. Posts : 18,034
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
       #1

    Data Output required for 'Comparison Purposes' ONLY


    Good evening,

    This Thread is NOT a discussion on Shell commands, but purely for data output comparison purposes for a Script that I have written.

    Just for information, ALL the folders reside in the Registry Key . . .
    Code:
    
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions

    I have a customised install of Win 10 Professional, which may, or may NOT have an effect on the output that I get, therefore the reason for this post.

    Basically, I just want the output [ results ] from a Win 10 Home and Win 10 Professional system after running the following command, that't is, just like my output below.

    Here is the command [ Copy & Paste into CMD Prompt and press Enter ]:
    Code:
    
    PowerShell Get-ChildItem 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions' ^| ForEach-Object {New-Object -TypeName PSObject -Property (@{RelativePath=$_.GetValue('RelativePath');Name=$_.GetValue('Name')})} ^| Sort-Object -Property Name ^| Format-Table -AutoSize Name
    
    

    Here is my Data Output [ 136 Entries ]:
    Code:
    
    Name
    ----
    3D Objects
    AccountPictures
    AddNewProgramsFolder
    Administrative Tools
    AppData
    AppDataDesktop
    AppDataDocuments
    AppDataFavorites
    AppDataProgramData
    Application Shortcuts
    AppMods
    AppsFolder
    AppUpdatesFolder
    Cache
    Camera Roll
    CameraRollLibrary
    Captures
    CD Burning
    ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder
    Common Administrative Tools
    Common AppData
    Common Desktop
    Common Documents
    Common Programs
    Common Start Menu
    Common Start Menu Places
    Common Startup
    Common Templates
    CommonDownloads
    CommonMusic
    CommonPictures
    CommonRingtones
    CommonVideo
    ConflictFolder
    ConnectionsFolder
    Contacts
    ControlPanelFolder
    Cookies
    CredentialManager
    CryptoKeys
    CSCFolder
    Desktop
    Development Files
    Device Metadata Store
    DocumentsLibrary
    Downloads
    DpapiKeys
    Favorites
    Fonts
    GameTasks
    History
    HomeGroupCurrentUserFolder
    HomeGroupFolder
    ImplicitAppShortcuts
    InternetFolder
    Libraries
    Links
    Local AppData
    Local Documents
    Local Downloads
    Local Music
    Local Pictures
    Local Videos
    LocalAppDataLow
    LocalizedResourcesDir
    MAPIFolder
    MusicLibrary
    My Music
    My Pictures
    My Video
    MyComputerFolder
    NetHood
    NetworkPlacesFolder
    OEM Links
    OneDrive
    OneDriveCameraRoll
    OneDriveDocuments
    OneDriveMusic
    OneDrivePictures
    Original Images
    Personal
    PhotoAlbums
    PicturesLibrary
    Playlists
    PrintersFolder
    PrintHood
    Profile
    ProgramFiles
    ProgramFilesCommon
    ProgramFilesCommonX64
    ProgramFilesCommonX86
    ProgramFilesX64
    ProgramFilesX86
    Programs
    Public
    PublicAccountPictures
    PublicGameTasks
    PublicLibraries
    Quick Launch
    Recent
    Recorded Calls
    RecordedTVLibrary
    RecycleBinFolder
    ResourceDir
    Retail Demo
    Ringtones
    Roamed Tile Images
    Roaming Tiles
    SavedGames
    SavedPictures
    SavedPicturesLibrary
    Screenshots
    Searches
    SearchHistoryFolder
    SearchHomeFolder
    SearchTemplatesFolder
    SendTo
    Start Menu
    Startup
    SyncCenterFolder
    SyncResultsFolder
    SyncSetupFolder
    System
    SystemCertificates
    SystemX86
    Templates
    ThisDeviceFolder
    ThisPCDesktopFolder
    User Pinned
    UserProfiles
    UserProgramFiles
    UserProgramFilesCommon
    UsersFilesFolder
    UsersLibrariesFolder
    VideosLibrary
    Windows
    
    
    

    Thanks.

    Last edited by Paul Black; 29 Jun 2022 at 15:35.
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  2. Posts : 51
    Win10
       #2

    Results for Win 10 Pro:

    Code:
    Name
    ----
    3D Objects
    AccountPictures
    AddNewProgramsFolder
    Administrative Tools
    AppData
    AppDataDesktop
    AppDataDocuments
    AppDataFavorites
    AppDataProgramData
    Application Shortcuts
    AppMods
    AppsFolder
    AppUpdatesFolder
    Cache
    Camera Roll
    CameraRollLibrary
    Captures
    CD Burning
    ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder
    Common Administrative Tools
    Common AppData
    Common Desktop
    Common Documents
    Common Programs
    Common Start Menu
    Common Start Menu Places
    Common Startup
    Common Templates
    CommonDownloads
    CommonMusic
    CommonPictures
    CommonRingtones
    CommonVideo
    ConflictFolder
    ConnectionsFolder
    Contacts
    ControlPanelFolder
    Cookies
    CredentialManager
    CryptoKeys
    CSCFolder
    Desktop
    Development Files
    Device Metadata Store
    DocumentsLibrary
    Downloads
    DpapiKeys
    Favorites
    Fonts
    GameTasks
    History
    HomeGroupCurrentUserFolder
    HomeGroupFolder
    ImplicitAppShortcuts
    InternetFolder
    Libraries
    Links
    Local AppData
    Local Documents
    Local Downloads
    Local Music
    Local Pictures
    Local Videos
    LocalAppDataLow
    LocalizedResourcesDir
    MAPIFolder
    MusicLibrary
    My Music
    My Pictures
    My Video
    MyComputerFolder
    NetHood
    NetworkPlacesFolder
    OEM Links
    OneDrive
    OneDriveCameraRoll
    OneDriveDocuments
    OneDriveMusic
    OneDrivePictures
    Original Images
    Personal
    PhotoAlbums
    PicturesLibrary
    Playlists
    PrintersFolder
    PrintHood
    Profile
    ProgramFiles
    ProgramFilesCommon
    ProgramFilesCommonX64
    ProgramFilesCommonX86
    ProgramFilesX64
    ProgramFilesX86
    Programs
    Public
    PublicAccountPictures
    PublicGameTasks
    PublicLibraries
    Quick Launch
    Recent
    Recorded Calls
    RecordedTVLibrary
    RecycleBinFolder
    ResourceDir
    Retail Demo
    Ringtones
    Roamed Tile Images
    Roaming Tiles
    SavedGames
    SavedPictures
    SavedPicturesLibrary
    Screenshots
    Searches
    SearchHistoryFolder
    SearchHomeFolder
    SearchTemplatesFolder
    SendTo
    Start Menu
    Startup
    SyncCenterFolder
    SyncResultsFolder
    SyncSetupFolder
    System
    SystemCertificates
    SystemX86
    Templates
    ThisDeviceFolder
    ThisPCDesktopFolder
    User Pinned
    UserProfiles
    UserProgramFiles
    UserProgramFilesCommon
    UsersFilesFolder
    UsersLibrariesFolder
    VideosLibrary
    Windows
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  3. Posts : 18,034
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Calm Horizons said:
    Results for Win 10 Pro:
    Thanks for the reply @Calm Horizons, I appreciate it. Exactly what I was after.

    I just need someone with Win 10 Home to post now.
    Last edited by Paul Black; 30 Jun 2022 at 04:35.
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  4. Posts : 17,034
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #4

    Paul,

    The Home results you wanted.

    Code:
    3D Objects
    AccountPictures
    AddNewProgramsFolder
    Administrative Tools
    AppData
    AppDataDesktop
    AppDataDocuments
    AppDataFavorites
    AppDataProgramData
    Application Shortcuts
    AppMods
    AppsFolder
    AppUpdatesFolder
    Cache
    Camera Roll
    CameraRollLibrary
    Captures
    CD Burning
    ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder
    Common Administrative Tools
    Common AppData
    Common Desktop
    Common Documents
    Common Programs
    Common Start Menu
    Common Start Menu Places
    Common Startup
    Common Templates
    CommonDownloads
    CommonMusic
    CommonPictures
    CommonRingtones
    CommonVideo
    ConflictFolder
    ConnectionsFolder
    Contacts
    ControlPanelFolder
    Cookies
    CredentialManager
    CryptoKeys
    CSCFolder
    Desktop
    Development Files
    Device Metadata Store
    DocumentsLibrary
    Downloads
    DpapiKeys
    Favorites
    Fonts
    GameTasks
    History
    HomeGroupCurrentUserFolder
    HomeGroupFolder
    ImplicitAppShortcuts
    InternetFolder
    Libraries
    Links
    Local AppData
    Local Documents
    Local Downloads
    Local Music
    Local Pictures
    Local Videos
    LocalAppDataLow
    LocalizedResourcesDir
    MAPIFolder
    MusicLibrary
    My Music
    My Pictures
    My Video
    MyComputerFolder
    NetHood
    NetworkPlacesFolder
    OEM Links
    OneDrive
    OneDriveCameraRoll
    OneDriveDocuments
    OneDriveMusic
    OneDrivePictures
    Original Images
    Personal
    PhotoAlbums
    PicturesLibrary
    Playlists
    PrintersFolder
    PrintHood
    Profile
    ProgramFiles
    ProgramFilesCommon
    ProgramFilesCommonX64
    ProgramFilesCommonX86
    ProgramFilesX64
    ProgramFilesX86
    Programs
    Public
    PublicAccountPictures
    PublicGameTasks
    PublicLibraries
    Quick Launch
    Recent
    Recorded Calls
    RecordedTVLibrary
    RecycleBinFolder
    ResourceDir
    Retail Demo
    Ringtones
    Roamed Tile Images
    Roaming Tiles
    SavedGames
    SavedPictures
    SavedPicturesLibrary
    Screenshots
    Searches
    SearchHistoryFolder
    SearchHomeFolder
    SearchTemplatesFolder
    SendTo
    Start Menu
    Startup
    SyncCenterFolder
    SyncResultsFolder
    SyncSetupFolder
    System
    SystemCertificates
    SystemX86
    Templates
    ThisDeviceFolder
    ThisPCDesktopFolder
    User Pinned
    UserProfiles
    UserProgramFiles
    UserProgramFilesCommon
    UsersFilesFolder
    UsersLibrariesFolder
    VideosLibrary
    Windows


    All the best,
    Denis
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  5. Posts : 3,279
    Win10
       #5

    Paul; this is for Win 10 Home (32bit) - posted for ref only, as I see you use Win 64bit :
    Code:
    Name
    ----
    3D Objects
    AccountPictures
    AddNewProgramsFolder
    Administrative Tools
    AppData
    AppDataDesktop
    AppDataDocuments
    AppDataFavorites
    AppDataProgramData
    Application Shortcuts
    AppMods
    AppsFolder
    AppUpdatesFolder
    Cache
    Camera Roll
    CameraRollLibrary
    Captures
    CD Burning
    ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder
    Common Administrative Tools
    Common AppData
    Common Desktop
    Common Documents
    Common Programs
    Common Start Menu
    Common Start Menu Places
    Common Startup
    Common Templates
    CommonDownloads
    CommonMusic
    CommonPictures
    CommonRingtones
    CommonVideo
    ConflictFolder
    ConnectionsFolder
    Contacts
    ControlPanelFolder
    Cookies
    CredentialManager
    CryptoKeys
    CSCFolder
    Desktop
    Development Files
    Device Metadata Store
    DocumentsLibrary
    Downloads
    DpapiKeys
    Favorites
    Fonts
    GameTasks
    History
    HomeGroupCurrentUserFolder
    HomeGroupFolder
    ImplicitAppShortcuts
    InternetFolder
    Libraries
    Links
    Local AppData
    Local Documents
    Local Downloads
    Local Music
    Local Pictures
    Local Videos
    LocalAppDataLow
    LocalizedResourcesDir
    MAPIFolder
    MusicLibrary
    My Music
    My Pictures
    My Video
    MyComputerFolder
    NetHood
    NetworkPlacesFolder
    OEM Links
    OneDrive
    OneDriveCameraRoll
    OneDriveDocuments
    OneDriveMusic
    OneDrivePictures
    Original Images
    Personal
    PhotoAlbums
    PicturesLibrary
    Playlists
    PrintersFolder
    PrintHood
    Profile
    ProgramFiles
    ProgramFilesCommon
    ProgramFilesCommonX86
    ProgramFilesX86
    Programs
    Public
    PublicAccountPictures
    PublicGameTasks
    PublicLibraries
    Quick Launch
    Recent
    Recorded Calls
    RecordedTVLibrary
    RecycleBinFolder
    ResourceDir
    Retail Demo
    Ringtones
    Roamed Tile Images
    Roaming Tiles
    SavedGames
    SavedPictures
    SavedPicturesLibrary
    Screenshots
    Searches
    SearchHistoryFolder
    SearchHomeFolder
    SearchTemplatesFolder
    SendTo
    Start Menu
    Startup
    SyncCenterFolder
    SyncResultsFolder
    SyncSetupFolder
    System
    SystemCertificates
    SystemX86
    Templates
    ThisDeviceFolder
    ThisPCDesktopFolder
    User Pinned
    UserProfiles
    UserProgramFiles
    UserProgramFilesCommon
    UsersFilesFolder
    UsersLibrariesFolder
    VideosLibrary
    Windows
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  6. Posts : 17,034
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #6

    das10,

    Useful comparative results.

    In my scripts, I test for the existence of the ProgramFiles(x86) system variable to distinguish between 32 & 64 bit systems. Perhaps this Registry entry would be a better test because it is so obscure that I don't think any applications would bother changing it [unlike the ProgramFiles(x86) system variable which I can imagine being abused as a shortcut during application design].

    My x64 relevant entries
    Code:
    ProgramFiles
    ProgramFilesCommon
    ProgramFilesCommonX64
    ProgramFilesCommonX86
    ProgramFilesX64
    ProgramFilesX86

    Your x86 relevant entries
    Code:
    ProgramFiles
    ProgramFilesCommon
    ProgramFilesCommonX86
    ProgramFilesX86


    Thanks for posting,
    Denis
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  7. Posts : 3,279
    Win10
       #7

    Denis; I was reluctant to post the output of Home 32bit, but thankfully, that diff. in the ProgramFiles section, was the only reason to post as a matter of general interest.
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  8. Posts : 18,034
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thanks everyone, I now have the exact information that I was after.

    Basically, . . .

    • The data is identical for BOTH Win 10 Home and Win 10 Professional [ SAME bit versions ].
    • The data is identical for BOTH 32-bit and 64-bit, except for ProgramFilesCommonX64 and ProgramFilesX64 being omitted in the 32-bit version.
    Last edited by Paul Black; 30 Jun 2022 at 04:30.
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  9. Posts : 17,034
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
       #9

    Paul,

    What use have you found for these results?

    Denis
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  10. Posts : 18,034
    Win 10 Pro 64-bit v1909 - Build 18363 Custom ISO Install
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Try3 said:
    What use have you found for these results?
    As I could possibly use a LOT of different folders on a daily basis, I created a Script [ cut down output ] that I keep open and then just enter the Option number and it takes me straight to the required folder. It saves a LOT of time going through the folders structure to get to the required folder, or having Shortcuts on the Desktop for example, or having to remember what the commands are to type into the Run box.
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