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On platforms like Windows 8 you https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/xaml/hh967755.aspx It's easy to get data from an arbitrary location. Each application is located in the " pouch " , otherwise any pre-packaged toy could read all the user data.In default, the programme has access to the catalogue where it is installed, to app data, a special location where the annex can store its data and constructions (2 : local and moving), and to a temporary catalogue.Also, the program can access a file, a catalogue of downloads or a shifter carrier through FileOpenPicker or FolderPicker - if the user chooses this file for you.You can also access https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/xaml/windows.storage.knownfolders.aspx (Documents, Music, Pictures, ...) but you're gonna have to configurate the manifesto.Here's another article on: http://blog.jerrynixon.com/2012/06/windows-8-how-to-read-files-in-winrt.html ♪If your file is music, it should be in. https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/xaml/windows.storage.knownfolders.musiclibrary.aspx , describe the desired access to the manifest, and open it through. FileOpenPicker♪