need to make a desktop shortcut to a running program

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  1. Total
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    need to make a desktop shortcut to a running program


    Hello : I need to make a desktop shortcut to a running program . Is this possible ? Thanks .
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  3. JonM
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    Can you describe what you need in a bit more detail?
    I'm guessing you have a running process like a media program or something similar and you want to make a shortcut to show it?
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    JonM said:
    Can you describe what you need in a bit more detail?
    I'm guessing you have a running process like a media program or something similar and you want to make a shortcut to show it?
    Yes , exactly - I have a running process that the icon will disappear and I want to make a short cut to show it . :)
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  6. JonM
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    Ok, so what do you need to do to the window?
    Is it minimised and you want to restore / maximise it, or do you need to bring it to the front, or open it if not running etc?
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    The program is running but I can't access it , when I lose the icon . Usually I double click the icon in the hidden icon area by the clock / network icon . I need to make the same sort of shortcut that that icon does .
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  8. torchwood
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    taskbar icons (Right side) can be set to always show.> show hidden icons> customise > always show.

    left side when the prog is running right click on icon > pin to taskbar

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  10. MourningStar
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    what exactly is the program? many programs that behave this way will have a show/hide setting within.
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  11. Callender
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    Well just try setting your system tray to always show all icons. Other then that - Icon Cache - Rebuild and reset notification area. Then reset notification area (system tray) to always show all icons.

    Edit: Also if the program is running try "Alt+TAB" to see if it shows up.

    Re: Making a desktop shortcut to a running program is possible but if it's already running and you click the shortcut - what do you think will happen?

    Either another instance will run or you'll get a message stating that it's already running.
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  12. torchwood
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    IF the program is running full screen then the desktop will NOT be showing but the taskbar will be.
    you will then have to use the show desktop block in the bottom right hand corner, if you've got it set,
    easier to have it on the task bar in either case

    Desktop shortcuts tend to be run programme
    If its on the taskbar and 1 part of the prog is minimised then you will see "enveloped" multi progs running
    on the left hand side of the taskbar, prime example are poker sites the table view is open but the lobby is minimised, but quickly accessable by hovering over the icon

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  13. UsernameIssues
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    Total said:
    Hello : I need to make a desktop shortcut to a running program . Is this possible ? Thanks .
    Did you ever get your shortcut made?
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