Create shortcut in desktop using DOS

[NuniPR]

Hi Guys!

I have a cmd that is installing some files and registering dlls in a machine. I need to create a shortcut for an .exe file that resides in the installation folder and places it on the desktop. Is there a DOS command that I can use for this?

As usual, thanks a bunch!!



Nunina
Cognos BI Administrator
San Juan, PR

 

[itsp1965]

I don't think there is a DOS command that will created .LNK files (then again haven't googled it). Instead why don't you create a batch file for the exe and have the batch file copy itself to c:\windows\documents and settings\%username%\desktop.

 

[NuniPR]

Hi itsp!

Well, the thing is that the batch file is already created, and it runs perfectly. It copies a bunch of files into a specific folder, and installs an application. Within all the files copied, one of them is an .exe. I would like to create a shortcut on the desktop for THAT .exe.

Any idea how?

Thanks,

Nunina
Cognos BI Administrator
San Juan, PR

 

[markdmac]

Use vbscript to create the icon. My login script FAQ has sample code. faq329-5798

An alternative is to have your bat file copy a shortcut from a network share to the desktop but this will be messy. It is easy and elegant using vbscript.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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http://www.thespidersparlor.com/vbscript