Windows 10: internal error - failed to expand shell folder constant "userpf" when installing VScode

hi there, I've been trying to install Visual Studio Code on my HP Omen laptop but I got blocked by this error once i ran VSCodeUserSetup-x64-1.98.2.exe.Currently I've tried:Run this installer as admin, doesn't work.Open cmd.exe and echo %USERPROFILE%, and it responds correctly.Open regedit and inspect \HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders, the Personal is C:/Users/myname/Documents, which is also normal.This happens for installation of only VScode. I used to install VScommunity in D:\. Years later I deleted disk D&E completely to expand C. I

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Internal Error: Failed to expand shell folder constant 'autoprograms'

Hi 민욱,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.



The error message you're encountering, "[Internal Error: Failed to expand shell folder constant 'autoprograms']," indicates that there might be an issue with accessing or expanding a shell folder constant called "autoprograms" within your program. This error is usually related to a problem with the environment or configuration.

To solve this error, you can try the following steps:

1. Run as Administrator: If your program requires access to certain system folders, try running the program as an administrator to see if the issue is related to insufficient privileges.

- Check if the "autoprograms" folder exists in the expected location. The error indicates it's trying to expand a shell folder constant, so it may be looking for a predefined system folder. Verify the folder exists and the program has permissions to access it.

2. Check for System Changes: If the program was previously working and suddenly started showing this error, consider if any changes were made to the system, such as updates or installations, which might have triggered the problem.

3. Reinstall or Repair the Program: If the error persists, consider reinstalling the program or performing a repair installation to fix any potential issues with the installation.

4. Contact Support: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, reach out to the software's support team for assistance.

Hopefully one of those suggestions helps resolve the problem! Let me know if you have any other details about what exactly you were doing when the error occurred.

Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Internal Error: Failed to expand shell folder constant 'autoprograms'

hello

Today when I ran the program I got an error like this

[Internal Error: Failed to expand shell folder constant "autoprograms"]

How should I solve it?

 

Internal error failed to expand shell folder userdesktop

Hola buenas tardes, venia para preguntar sobre el error "Internal error failed to expand shell folder userdesktop" que me ha salido al encender el PC

Me gustaría saber si es grave y como solucionarlo.

Gracias de antemano.