Windows 7: Context Menu entry to create shortcut in folder

kiwichick · 12 Jun 2011

Hi there, I have no idea if this is possible although I'm sure it must be - it doesn't seem to be too big an ask. And if this isn't the right place to ask, hopefully, someone can redirect me to somewhere that is.

I want to create a context or sendto menu entry where I can right-click a file/folder, click the menu entry and have a shortcut for the file/folder created in a predetermined folder. It would be the same folder every time. Cheers.

mickey megabyte · 12 Jun 2011

if you hold down ctrl and shift while right-clicking and sending to a folder, it will send a shortcut, and not the file itself.

at least it does on my machines.

Bongo · 12 Jun 2011

Try this Context Menu - Add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder
Jerry

t-4-2 · 12 Jun 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by mickey megabyte

if you hold down ctrl and shift while right-clicking and sending to a folder, it will send a shortcut, and not the file itself.

at least it does on my machines.

Neat trick !
Learn something new today !

Thank you.

t-4-2

kiwichick · 12 Jun 2011

Thanks guys,

Bongo: Please read the post properly. I want to create a shortcut, not copy or move.

mickey megabyte: You legend!!!!! I wondered if there might be a keyboard shortcut for it. Perfect!!!!!

mickey megabyte · 13 Jun 2011

glad it works for you, kiwichick!

i don't think i've ever been called a legend before

Windows 7: Context Menu entry to create shortcut in folder

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