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I have an application which boots after the windows boot. That works well, however the application can't seem to find the necessary csv file with settings or the necessary resources which result in a crash. However application works fine if I manually open it after I log in into my Windows account.

I tried to do a check if the csv file really exists, but as said above, the application can't find it. Since the csv file contains some settings and language data the application cannot run if the file isn't found

Before I read out the csv file, I check if the file exists by doing the following:

 try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(Settings.Default.WorkingDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

Also, I think it is important no note the following: This error only happens when the computer has been turned off for atleast a few hours. A reboot or shutting the pc down and turning it back on after a few minutes doesn't give me the error.

What can I do to improve this? Why does it crash when it boots automatically and not when I boot it manually?

c# windows settings boot

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  Log down the full path whenever your application runs. So you can see where it's actually reading. If the path is right, your file may be lacking permission for whichever user account is running the application.
  
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  @Vlam I will try to do that. One question though, how can the file lack permission if the same user tries to open the application manually or after the user logs into his account?
  
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I have an application which boots after the windows boot. That works well, however the application can't seem to find the necessary csv file with settings or the necessary resources which result in a crash. However application works fine if I manually open it after I log in into my Windows account.

I tried to do a check if the csv file really exists, but as said above, the application can't find it. Since the csv file contains some settings and language data the application cannot run if the file isn't found

Before I read out the csv file, I check if the file exists by doing the following:

 try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(Settings.Default.WorkingDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

Also, I think it is important no note the following: This error only happens when the computer has been turned off for atleast a few hours. A reboot or shutting the pc down and turning it back on after a few minutes doesn't give me the error.

What can I do to improve this? Why does it crash when it boots automatically and not when I boot it manually?

c# windows settings boot

share|improve this question

edited Mar 28 at 9:01

Infiltrator

asked Mar 28 at 8:30

InfiltratorInfiltrator

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  Log down the full path whenever your application runs. So you can see where it's actually reading. If the path is right, your file may be lacking permission for whichever user account is running the application.
  
  – Vlam
  Mar 28 at 8:34
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Vlam I will try to do that. One question though, how can the file lack permission if the same user tries to open the application manually or after the user logs into his account?
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 8:48
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

I have an application which boots after the windows boot. That works well, however the application can't seem to find the necessary csv file with settings or the necessary resources which result in a crash. However application works fine if I manually open it after I log in into my Windows account.

I tried to do a check if the csv file really exists, but as said above, the application can't find it. Since the csv file contains some settings and language data the application cannot run if the file isn't found

Before I read out the csv file, I check if the file exists by doing the following:

 try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(Settings.Default.WorkingDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

Also, I think it is important no note the following: This error only happens when the computer has been turned off for atleast a few hours. A reboot or shutting the pc down and turning it back on after a few minutes doesn't give me the error.

What can I do to improve this? Why does it crash when it boots automatically and not when I boot it manually?

c# windows settings boot

share|improve this question

edited Mar 28 at 9:01

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asked Mar 28 at 8:30

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 try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(Settings.Default.WorkingDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

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It is because when it load automatically the working directory is different than when you open it manually from the .exe, try using AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory to make sure that paths are relative to your application, also you can use it to specify the .csv file path, assuming that the file is in the same directory as your application:

try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

share|improve this answer

edited Mar 28 at 8:54

answered Mar 28 at 8:35

Ali Ezzat OdehAli Ezzat Odeh

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  I don't think that this solution is a good one. Yes, it might work but what if the user installs the application in a different folder? That's why I set the WorkingDirectory in the Settings file so the user can install the application anywhere on their device
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 8:46
  
  

  
  
  
  


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  @Infiltrator try the updated answer hope it helps you
  
  – Ali Ezzat Odeh
  Mar 28 at 8:54
  

  
  
  
  


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  Thanks, will try that out. Maybe it's also important to note the following: This error only happens when the computer has been turned off for atleast a few hours. A reboot or shutting the pc down and rebooting it after some minutes doesn't give me the error.
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 9:00
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Good then try it to check that this gives you a consistent behavior
  
  – Ali Ezzat Odeh
  Mar 28 at 9:04
  

  
  
  
  


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  Seems to work after the first night. Will test this furter, but thanks for this solution!
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 29 at 7:50
  

  
  
  
  

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It is because when it load automatically the working directory is different than when you open it manually from the .exe, try using AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory to make sure that paths are relative to your application, also you can use it to specify the .csv file path, assuming that the file is in the same directory as your application:

try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

share|improve this answer

edited Mar 28 at 8:54

answered Mar 28 at 8:35

Ali Ezzat OdehAli Ezzat Odeh

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• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  I don't think that this solution is a good one. Yes, it might work but what if the user installs the application in a different folder? That's why I set the WorkingDirectory in the Settings file so the user can install the application anywhere on their device
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 8:46
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Infiltrator try the updated answer hope it helps you
  
  – Ali Ezzat Odeh
  Mar 28 at 8:54
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Thanks, will try that out. Maybe it's also important to note the following: This error only happens when the computer has been turned off for atleast a few hours. A reboot or shutting the pc down and rebooting it after some minutes doesn't give me the error.
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 9:00
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Good then try it to check that this gives you a consistent behavior
  
  – Ali Ezzat Odeh
  Mar 28 at 9:04
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Seems to work after the first night. Will test this furter, but thanks for this solution!
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 29 at 7:50
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

1

It is because when it load automatically the working directory is different than when you open it manually from the .exe, try using AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory to make sure that paths are relative to your application, also you can use it to specify the .csv file path, assuming that the file is in the same directory as your application:

try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

share|improve this answer

edited Mar 28 at 8:54

answered Mar 28 at 8:35

Ali Ezzat OdehAli Ezzat Odeh

1,75411 gold badge1111 silver badges1717 bronze badges

• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  I don't think that this solution is a good one. Yes, it might work but what if the user installs the application in a different folder? That's why I set the WorkingDirectory in the Settings file so the user can install the application anywhere on their device
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 8:46
  
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  @Infiltrator try the updated answer hope it helps you
  
  – Ali Ezzat Odeh
  Mar 28 at 8:54
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Thanks, will try that out. Maybe it's also important to note the following: This error only happens when the computer has been turned off for atleast a few hours. A reboot or shutting the pc down and rebooting it after some minutes doesn't give me the error.
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 28 at 9:00
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Good then try it to check that this gives you a consistent behavior
  
  – Ali Ezzat Odeh
  Mar 28 at 9:04
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  
  Seems to work after the first night. Will test this furter, but thanks for this solution!
  
  – Infiltrator
  Mar 29 at 7:50
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

It is because when it load automatically the working directory is different than when you open it manually from the .exe, try using AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory to make sure that paths are relative to your application, also you can use it to specify the .csv file path, assuming that the file is in the same directory as your application:

try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

share|improve this answer

edited Mar 28 at 8:54

answered Mar 28 at 8:35

Ali Ezzat OdehAli Ezzat Odeh

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try 
 string langFile = Path.Combine(AppDomain.CurrentDomain.BaseDirectory, "languageSupport.csv"); //Get language file
 // Read out the file
 catch 
 MessageBox.Show("Could not load settings data!");
 Console.WriteLine("Error occured: " + e.Message);
 

share|improve this answer

edited Mar 28 at 8:54

answered Mar 28 at 8:35

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answered Mar 28 at 8:35

Ali Ezzat OdehAli Ezzat Odeh

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answered Mar 28 at 8:35

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