Creating a Shortcut on the Desktop

[BSG75]

I have a Vb application and when i package it to and deploy it to sever users it does not load a shorcut onto the desktop, I would like to know what the code would be to load the icon onto the desktop.

 

[VisionForce]

I don't know how to make an actual shortcut file, but you can make a URL if you stick this text in a .url file:

[InternetShortcut]
URL=C:\Program Files\MyProgram.exe

 

[guitarzan]

Are you using the Package and Deployment wizard? If so, I would consider using Visual Studio Installer or Inno Setup instead... search the forum for more info.

If you want to use the PDW, see CajunCenturion's posts here here and here.

 

[BSG75]

I am using the package and deployment wizard. I will check on those other applications. So is there anyway to write code in the VB application that would allow me to put the shortcut onto the desktop.

 

[guitarzan]

So is there anyway to write code in the VB application that would allow me to put the shortcut onto the desktop

Yes, in the first link. But you're better off letting the installer of your choice do that for you.

 

[dglienna]

Go to

http://www.randem.com,

and get the links for Inno Script, (which he wrote) that writes scripts. Then get Inno Setup, from the link.
His vb app will let you build a single .exe as the setup file, and has options to show a shortcut on the desktop.

You'd have to modify the P&D program to include the functionality, and recompile it. Make sure you back it up before trying, though.

-David
2006 Microsoft Valueable Professional (MVP)
2006 Dell Certified System Professional (CSP)

 

[BSG75]

Thanks it took me sometime but that Inno program works great.