.NET Framework 4.0 Newbie : Addition to Environment.SpecialFolder enum

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In .NET Framework 4.0 we have few new useful Environment variables,

AdminTools

CDBurning

CommonAdminTools

CommonDesktopDirectory

CommonDocuments

CommonMusic

CommonOemLinks

CommonPictures

CommonProgramFilesX86

CommonPrograms

CommonStartMenu

CommonStartup

CommonTemplates

CommonVideos

Fonts

LocalizedResources

MyVideos

NetworkShortcuts

PrinterShortcuts

ProgramFilesX86

Resources

SystemX86

UserProfile

Windows

In addition to that Environment.GetFolder path now has one additional overload which accepts Environment.SpecialFolder enum as parameter.

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These address a broad range of requirements like x64 OS to Win 7 onwards profiles.

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