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Can I use UNC format to call a file?

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CTOROCK

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when I call a file with Shell, could and if yes, how can I use the UNC format to call a file in case the drive are not mapped the same? Thanks!
 
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use the same format that you would in a link to the file...


"\\compname\shared_dir\sub_dir\file.exe"

that should work fine, changing it for your required info...

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np... JHauge@jmjpc.net
Life is change. To deny change is to deny life.
 
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