DirectoryInfo.MoveTo Method
[ This article is for Windows Phone 8 developers. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation. ]
Moves a DirectoryInfo instance and its contents to a new path.
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Parameters
- destDirName
- Type: System.String
The name and path to which to move this directory. The destination cannot be another disk volume or a directory with the identical name. It can be an existing directory to which you want to add this directory as a subdirectory.
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| ArgumentNullException | destDirName is null. |
| ArgumentException | destDirName is an empty string (''"). |
| IOException | An attempt was made to move a directory to a different volume. -or- destDirName already exists. -or- You are not authorized to access this path. -or- The directory being moved and the destination directory have the same name. |
| SecurityException | The caller does not have the required permission. |
| DirectoryNotFoundException | The destination directory cannot be found. |
Version Notes
Windows Phone
This member has a SecurityCriticalAttribute attribute. This attribute restricts this member to internal use. Application code that uses this member throws a MethodAccessException.