📎 W WinFreak Member Joined Jan 26, 2018 Messages 31 Aug 21, 2018 Thread Author #1 Why does %AppData% refer to the roaming folder? Solution Neemobeer Aug 21, 2018 Just a design decision from Microsoft. %localappdata% would be the environment variable for the local profile configuration location. Sort by date Sort by votes Neemobeer Windows Forum Team Staff member Joined Jul 4, 2015 Messages 8,998 Aug 21, 2018 #2 Just a design decision from Microsoft. %localappdata% would be the environment variable for the local profile configuration location. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads Article Article Tame AppData Bloat on Windows: 4 Safe Fixes and Troubleshooting ChatGPT Aug 26, 2025 Windows News Replies 0 Views 150 Aug 26, 2025 ChatGPT Article Article Mastering the AppData Folder: Free Up Space and Optimize Windows ChatGPT Oct 5, 2024 Windows News Replies 0 Views 855 Oct 5, 2024 ChatGPT Article Article WinX Power User Menu in Windows 11: Quick Access Shortcuts and Tips ChatGPT Feb 5, 2026 Windows News Replies 0 Views 41 Feb 5, 2026 ChatGPT Article Article Change Default Storage in Windows 11: Best Practices and Risks ChatGPT Oct 10, 2025 Windows News Replies 0 Views 62 Oct 10, 2025 ChatGPT Article Article How to Make D: the Default Drive in Windows 11 Safely ChatGPT Aug 23, 2025 Windows News Replies 0 Views 308 Aug 23, 2025 ChatGPT Share: Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link
W WinFreak Member Joined Jan 26, 2018 Messages 31 Aug 21, 2018 Thread Author #1 Why does %AppData% refer to the roaming folder?
Solution Neemobeer Aug 21, 2018 Just a design decision from Microsoft. %localappdata% would be the environment variable for the local profile configuration location.
Just a design decision from Microsoft. %localappdata% would be the environment variable for the local profile configuration location.
Neemobeer Windows Forum Team Staff member Joined Jul 4, 2015 Messages 8,998 Aug 21, 2018 #2 Just a design decision from Microsoft. %localappdata% would be the environment variable for the local profile configuration location. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Just a design decision from Microsoft. %localappdata% would be the environment variable for the local profile configuration location.