DirectoryInfo.Parent Property
[ This article is for Windows Phone 8 developers. If you’re developing for Windows 10, see the latest documentation. ]
Gets the parent directory of a specified subdirectory.
Namespace: System.IO
Assembly: mscorlib (in mscorlib.dll)
Syntax
Public ReadOnly Property Parent As DirectoryInfo
public DirectoryInfo Parent { get; }
Property Value
Type: System.IO..::.DirectoryInfo
The parent directory, or nullNothingnullptra null reference (Nothing in Visual Basic) if the path is null or if the file path denotes a root (such as "\", "C:", or * "\\server\share").
Exceptions
| Exception | Condition |
|---|---|
| SecurityException | The caller does not have the required permission. |
Remarks
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.
Version Information
Windows Phone OS
Supported in: 8.1, 8.0, 7.1, 7.0
Platforms
Windows Phone