IExecAction::get_WorkingDirectory method (taskschd.h)

Gets or sets the directory that contains either the executable file or the files that are used by the executable file.

This property is read/write.

Syntax

HRESULT get_WorkingDirectory(
  BSTR *pWorkingDirectory
);

Parameters

pWorkingDirectory

Return value

None

Remarks

When reading or writing XML, the working directory of the application is specified in the WorkingDirectory element of the Task Scheduler schema.

The path is checked to make sure it is valid when the task is registered, not when this property is set.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header taskschd.h
Library Taskschd.lib
DLL Taskschd.dll

See also

IExecAction

Task Scheduler