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How to change working directory of a python program - Using built in OS Module

 This blogpost is all about finding your current working directory and changing according to your choice


Check current working directory for python program

Follow the code snippet below to find your current working directory. This is the path in which your python program is currently running.

import os
print(os.getcwd())


Change current working directory of your python program

Follow the code snippet below to accomplish the task.

import os
os.chdir('c://desired_folder')

This will change your current working directory path to your desired path 

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