Is it possible in any way to make shortcuts (.lnk files) using command prompt/batch files without using any 3rd party apps?
I did some googling and found this Solutions found on alt.msdos.batch - Creating Shortcuts in NT but cant make anything out of it.
Appreciate any comments and help.
You can use the start command:
@echo off
start /max "C:\Windows\System32\Notepad.exe" (or another path)
Thats not exactly what i'm looking for here, the thing is: I've made a little batch script to make it easier for me to get on the EVE Online test server, and other people have found it very useful too. ATM it creates a "shortcut" to the client by writing a batch file on the desktop which launches it, but i want a real shortcut(.lkn), not a .bat file, it looks better
I have compiled the batch script into an .exe and included a shortcut making program, this works fine but I would prefer it without the shortcut making program, if its possible.
Hi Hakon,
It seems that there is no easy way to do this. So I dropped the vb scripting solutions found at the IT Resource Center forums into a batch file for you.
This batch will create the script, run it, and then delete the script. It will create a shortcut called EVE on your desktop. My example batch copies the %SystemRoot%\System32\CMD.exe file, you'll need to replace this line (each of the 3 times that it occurs) with the path to your *.exe. You may also wish to replace the path to the shortcut (%userprofile%\Desktop\EVE.lnk), if you want it somewhere else such as in your start menu.
Regards
Tim
You could alos do something like this of you have CCleaner on your system:
Save as Flushdns.bat@ECHO OFF
"C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO
ipconfig /flushdns
Assuming you installed the Singularity Client into a separate directory (like CCP suggests...), then you can simply go to that directory, find the client, and make a shortcut to the desktop.Thats not exactly what i'm looking for here, the thing is: I've made a little batch script to make it easier for me to get on the EVE Online test server, and other people have found it very useful too. ATM it creates a "shortcut" to the client by writing a batch file on the desktop which launches it, but i want a real shortcut(.lkn), not a .bat file, it looks better
I have compiled the batch script into an .exe and included a shortcut making program, this works fine but I would prefer it without the shortcut making program, if its possible.
~Lordbob
Thanks for the replies, i have decided to use a 3rd party shortcut making program, and ive compiled the .bat along with shortcut.exe, ive attached the program and its contents seperate (you can decompile the program by running it with a /d parameter)
The whole things purpose is to do it automatically (copy client to new folder > create shortcut to said client with the /server:singularity parameter )Assuming you installed the Singularity Client into a separate directory (like CCP suggests...), then you can simply go to that directory, find the client, and make a shortcut to the desktop.Thats not exactly what i'm looking for here, the thing is: I've made a little batch script to make it easier for me to get on the EVE Online test server, and other people have found it very useful too. ATM it creates a "shortcut" to the client by writing a batch file on the desktop which launches it, but i want a real shortcut(.lkn), not a .bat file, it looks better
I have compiled the batch script into an .exe and included a shortcut making program, this works fine but I would prefer it without the shortcut making program, if its possible.
~Lordbob
I have attached the program, if you play eve, try it out and give me some feedback and comments
Thanks a lot! i might try it with the vbs insteadHi Hakon,
It seems that there is no easy way to do this. So I dropped the vb scripting solutions found at the IT Resource Center forums into a batch file for you.
This batch will create the script, run it, and then delete the script. It will create a shortcut called EVE on your desktop. My example batch copies the %SystemRoot%\System32\CMD.exe file, you'll need to replace this line (each of the 3 times that it occurs) with the path to your *.exe. You may also wish to replace the path to the shortcut (%userprofile%\Desktop\EVE.lnk), if you want it somewhere else such as in your start menu.
Regards
Tim
I would use the vbs too, it's just 'neater'.
My batch was simply to meet your requirements and it looks like you now have a few solutions to play with. Even better!
Good luck with your project!
thank you so much for this ill be creating other shortcut using this
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ill bve getting new ideas using this thread thank you
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