Make shortcuts using a batch file

[Hakon]

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.

 

[Frostmourne]

You can use the start command:

@echo off

start /max "C:\Windows\System32\Notepad.exe" (or another path)

 

[Hakon]

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.

 

[TimStitt]

Batch file attached

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

 

[reghakr]

You could alos do something like this of you have CCleaner on your system:

@ECHO OFF
"C:\Program Files\CCleaner\CCleaner.exe" /AUTO
ipconfig /flushdns

Save as Flushdns.bat

 

[Lordbob75]

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.

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.

~Lordbob

 

[Hakon]

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)

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.

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.

~Lordbob

The whole things purpose is to do it automatically (copy client to new folder > create shortcut to said client with the /server:singularity parameter )
I have attached the program, if you play eve, try it out and give me some feedback and comments

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

Thanks a lot! i might try it with the vbs instead

 

[TimStitt]

VBS

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!

 

[zulejdor]

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