Any easy way in C# to get the filepath+filename of itself?

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Hey guys, I'm coding a C# program to "Install" itself on the PC and run at starup to manage some scheduled tasks I have. I already have most of it done, including prompting the user, adding to startup, and such. But I want to copy the EXE when they run it after download, to C:\Program Files\Company\Program.exe

Is there any easy way to get the filepath+exe of a C# program from within the program? I've tried some System.Environment methods, and GetModuleInfo(), but I think I may just be overlooking something.

Is there a better way to go about this?

That requires administator privileges on many systems. Many users no longer run as admin by default. Are you sure this is a good idea? — Mark Byers
– Mark Byers, Commented Sep 10, 2010 at 23:53

Anero · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-10 23:54:52Z

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System.Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().CodeBase

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Timwi · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-11 01:06:04Z

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System.Reflection.Assembly.GetExecutingAssembly().Location

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AdamSane · Accepted Answer · 2010-09-10 23:55:44Z

// Get and display the full name of the EXE assembly. string exeAssembly = Assembly.GetEntryAssembly().FullName; Console.WriteLine(exeAssembly);

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