Shortcut knows new location of target file - is this a new feature?


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    Windows 7 Ultimate x32, Windows 7 Pro x64
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    Shortcut knows new location of target file - is this a new feature?


    Actually it's on Server 2008R but it has the same underlying code as W7.

    I'm embarrased It's probably been there forever.

    I have never noticed before that when a 'Target:' of a shortcut is moved the shortcut knows about the new location.

    Is this a new feature OR...
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  2. Posts : 45
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Was this a Shortcut to shop at Target....Need more info
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  3. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
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    ThomasAJ said:
    Actually it's on Server 2008R but it has the same underlying code as W7.

    I'm embarrased It's probably been there forever.

    I have never noticed before that when a 'Target:' of a shortcut is moved the shortcut knows about the new location.

    Is this a new feature OR...
    Welcome to the Seven Forums!

    Don't feel bad, but that feature has been around for a while.

    I fired up a Windows 98 Virtual Machine and made these videos for you:





    Since I'm still learning about features here and there - I'll have to guess that there are lots of features that I still don't know about. Now off to play some Asteroids on that old VM
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    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
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    papagym said:
    Was this a Shortcut to shop at Target....Need more info
    "Target:" is the label on the field in most shortcuts' properties.
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x32, Windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Wow thanks for the videos UsernameIssues
    Unfortunately on my 1920x1080 monitor the videos are useless (writing is tiny and blurred).
    OR is there a workaround because I have this same problem with other instructional videos.
    Thanks again.
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  6. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #6

    Did you click on the square in the lower right corner - that should make YouTube videos go into the full screened mode. While it is playing, click on the gear where you can select 720p. Oddly enough, on some videos, I find that 480p is clearer.

    Let me know if that works for you.

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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32, Windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Wow again. Thank you very very much. Works great!
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  8. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
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    You are welcome.

    Enjoy the Seven Forums and check out the tutorials.
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  9. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate x32, Windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Sorry last Q.

    What tool/s did you use to create the videos?

    Many thanks
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  10. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #10

    I use CamStudio version 2.00. There are other versions. I've just never had a reason to change from what I'm using.

    The thing that I was taking a video of was a Virtual Machine. There is a whole Seven Forums sub forum for those... in case you want to make one. Since you have W7 Pro, you can install and use a free Windows XP mode.
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