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# Installed Directories and Files

In version 8.0 and later, installing the Data Loader adds several directories under the installation directory that are needed for automated batch processing.

|Required Editions|
|-----------------|
|Available in: both Salesforce Classic ([not available in all orgs](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=xcloud.overview_edition_lex_only.htm&type=5)) and Lightning Experience|
|Available in: **Enterprise**, **Performance**, **Unlimited**, and **Developer** editions|

**note:** The Data Loader command-line interface is supported for Windows only.

-   bin—Contains the batch files encrypt.bat for [encrypting passwords](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/data-loader-impl/guide/loader-encryption.md) and process.bat for [running batch processes](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/data-loader-impl/guide/loader-runprocess.md).

    For information on running Data Loader from the command-line, see [Run Batch File With Windows Command-Line Interface](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/platform/data-loader-impl/guide/using-the-command-line-interface.md).

-   configs—The default configuration directory. Contains the configuration files config.properties, Loader.class, and log-conf.xml.

    The config.properties file that is generated when you modify the Settings dialog in the graphical user interface is in C:\\Users\\{userName}\\dataloader\\version\\configs.

    Data Loader runs the operation, file, or map listed in the configuration file that you specify. If you don’t specify a configuration directory, the current directory is used.

-   samples—Contains subdirectories of sample files for reference.

## File Path Convention

The file paths provided in these topics start one level below the installation directory. For example, \\configs means C:\\Users\\{userName}\\dataloader\\version\\configs, provided you accepted the default installation directory. If you installed the program in a different location, use that directory path.