# Why does Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 and later use a Data Folder?

- URL: https://dynamicaccounting.net/why-does-microsoft-dynamics-gp-10-0-and-later-use-a-data-folder/
- Date: 2010-11-04
- Topics: Off-Topic & Miscellaneous
- Dynamics GP versions mentioned: GP 10
- Type: link to an external article
- Source: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2010/11/03/why-does-microsoft-dynamics-gp-10-0-and-later-use-a-data-folder/

Have you ever wondered [Why does Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 and later use a Data Folder?](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2010/11/03/why-does-microsoft-dynamics-gp-10-0-and-later-use-a-data-folder/)  I did when they moved the Dex.ini file on me. Well [David Musgrave](https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/DevelopingForDynamicsGP/) explains why in his latest post.