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Windows 7 - What command line I use to add a shortcut to the list of recent files?

 
04-29-2011   #1


Win 7
 
 

What command line I use to add a shortcut to the list of recent files?

I'd like to add files to list of recent files opened using line command to make an bat file. Can you relp me? I'd like to add in the list below.

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04-29-2011   #2


Several, including Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
 
 


You can not do that simply by using a command line. Recent items are added automatically when you open and close them.

The data is contained in :

C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent


Regards....Mike Connor
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04-29-2011   #3


Vista x64 / 7 X64
 
 


I don't know what you are asking, but here is a shorcut and the path if it's any use:

Recent.zip

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent
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04-29-2011   #4


XP / Win7 x64 Pro
 
 


It's possible, but what are you trying to accomplish by adding it from the command line?
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04-29-2011   #5


Windows 7 Ultimate x86
 
 


I assume he wants certain entries be present in the list at all times
even if they haven't been opened for some time
I would just use an alternative editor like Uedit (or so) that have a longer list of recent items but even then those entries disappear over time.
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04-29-2011   #6


win7 home premium-64bit-SP1-IE9RTM
 
 


You can open the program and then close-it.
In the start menu locate the shortcut and right-click then select PIN TO START Menu.
That way you have your program at the top list forever.
Good Luck
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05-02-2011   #7


Win 7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by FliGi7 View Post
It's possible, but what are you trying to accomplish by adding it from the command line?
I thank everyone for the responses. But the problem is that I use a software called "Directory Opus" which replaces the Windows Explorer with more functions. Every time I open a text file through it this file is not added in the recent list. So I asked if he could do this through a command line so I add this command line in the "double click" event of Directory Opus to add the txt file that I open to recent files.
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05-02-2011   #8


Windows 7 Ultimate x86
 
 


It might be a longshot, but if you use that software on a regular base, you could try and send them a feature request (since Directory Opus doesn't add opened files to the jump list)

GPSoft.com.au/Support
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05-04-2011   #9


Win 7
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by SledgeDG View Post
It might be a longshot, but if you use that software on a regular base, you could try and send them a feature request (since Directory Opus doesn't add opened files to the jump list)

GPSoft.com.au/Support
Thanks for all
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