[NY Andrew]

Is there any simple way to copy a single file out of one directory to a new one?
I tried this:

Dim path As String = Application.StartupPath + "\Work.xml"
        Dim path2 As String = Application.StartupPath & "\SavedFiles"
        File.Copy(path, path2)

But then I receive an error saying "The target file "C:\Users\User\Desktop\MyProgram\MyProgram\bin\Debug\SavedFiles" is a directory, not a file."
This way doesn't work either:

File.Copy(Application.StartupPath + "\Work.xml", Application.StartupPath + "\SavedFiles")

Any help on how to copy a single file from one directory to a new one would be greatly appreciated.

[NY Andrew]

Never mind, I have fixed it:

Dim path As String = Application.StartupPath + "\Work.xml"
Dim path2 As String = Application.StartupPath & "\SavedFiles\Work.xml"
File.Copy(path, path2)

[modi123_1]

Two things.. first MSDN on the function you are trying to use cuts down your problems immensely.
http://msdn.microsof...v=VS.90%29.aspx

Two - read the error. It's telling you that the target file name you are giving it is a directory. Directories are not files. You need to provide the destination file name WITH the directory.

[_HAWK_]

FYI, Application.StartupPath does mean the same after publish - I have tested that. The path you should play with is the Application.ExecutablePath. I usually make directories or path references using:
Directory.GetParent(Application.ExecutablePath).FullName

[trevster344]

It really couldn't get any simpler, just work at it.