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Learn, how to get computer drive names using C# program?
Submitted by IncludeHelp, on November 13, 2017 [Last updated : March 26, 2023]
Get Computer Drive Names of Given Directory
To get computer drive names of given directory in C#, we use Directory.GetLogicalDrives() method.
Directory.GetLogicalDrives()
This is a method of 'Directory' class, it returns the local drive (computer drive) name.
Syntax
string[] Directory.GetLogicalDrives();
Parameter(s)
- None
Return Value
This method returns the array of string that contains computer drive names.
C# program to get computer drive names of given directory
using System;
using System.IO;
namespace ConsoleApplication1 {
class Program {
static void Main() {
string[] drives;
drives = Directory.GetLogicalDrives();
Console.WriteLine("Computer Drives:");
for (int i = 0; i < drives.Length; i++) {
Console.WriteLine("\t" + drives[i]);
}
}
}
}
Output
Computer Drives:
C:\
D:\
E:\
F:\
Explanation
In the above program, we need to remember, when we use "Directory" class, System.IO namespace must be included in the program.
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