Locating Desktop element

[TimRHSD]

Hi,

I want to put a file on a user's desktop, but I can't seem to find how to access that environment element. Seem to recall seeing a post in this group about it, but can't find it. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Tim

Tim Rutherford

http://www.Manna-Consulting.com

 

[EBGreen]

Check this:
thread329-763238

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[whompem]

You can access all special folders by using the Shell.Application object:
CONST DESKTOP = &H10&
Set objShell = CreateObject("Shell.Application")
Set objFolder = objShell.Namespace(DESKTOP)
Set objFolderItem = objFolder.Self
strPath = objFolderItem.Name

-OR-

Set objShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
strDesktopFolder = objShell.SpecialFolders("Desktop")
(Which is obviously easier and quicker).

This script will not provide the desired results if run in an alternate security context - in other words, if you run this script through SMS using admin rights instead of user rights, the file will not be placed on the right desktop. If you want something to show on all user's desktops, then just use c:\documents and settings\all users\desktop.

I would also recommend you get a copy of "Microsoft Windows 2000 Scripting Guide - Automating System Administration" - that information and much more is in there.

 

[TimRHSD]

Thanks Tom and Whom,

I found the same solution at Microsoft. Appreciate your time!

Sincerely,

Tim

Tim Rutherford

http://www.Manna-Consulting.com