title: What is the significance of the ProgramData folder in Windows?
body: <p>What is the importance of the <code>ProgramData</code> folder in Windows?</p>
  
  <p>I have noticed that many installed programs store files in a subdirectory of the <code>ProgramData</code> folder. Is there a specific reason for that?</p>
  
  <p>I have to create an installer for my application. Should I store user-level files under <code>ProgramData</code> or under <code>Users</code>?</p>