Top "Desktop-shortcut" questions

Use for questions relating to shortcut files (*.lnk or *.url) on Windows.

How to create a shortcut using PowerShell

I want to create a shortcut with PowerShell for this executable: C:\Program Files (x86)\ColorPix\ColorPix.exe How can …

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PowerShell: Using $env:userprofile in an 'IF' statement

I am using PowerShell ISE (I think 4). I am writing logon scripts to replace the old '*.BAT' files. I …

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Desktop shortcut to restart a windows service

Is it possible to create a windows desktop shortcut that will restart a windows service? I'd like a button to …

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Setting correct icon for Shortcut in VS2010 Setup Project

I have a small app with a setup project. If I create a shortcut to my Primary Output, then this …

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Deploy a Desktop Shortcut to a Device running Windows CE 4.2 (VS2005)

I have an application written using VS2005 in C# targeting the Compact Framework 2.0 SP2. As part of the solution, I …

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How to create a batch file to create a shortcut to a webpage

I want to create a batch file which creates a shortcut on the desktop or in the start menu. The …

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How to define the website screen shortcut icon?

I can't find how to make Android use a custom icon (e.g. the favicon or the app-touch image that …

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Bat file to create a Windows 7 shortcut.lnk on my desktop

How can I create a bat or vbs file to create a Windows 7 compatible desktop shortcut? I need the bat …

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how to create shortcut on desktop in vb.net without installer

I want to create desktop shortcut for exe file through program. I do not want to use installer to do …

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WiX 3 driving me crazy - trying to create desktop shortcut

I have an app that is being installed with WiX 3 - most of the install works fine by now, but …

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