Windows 10: Make file shortcut but NOT change the path

Discus and support Make file shortcut but NOT change the path in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I want to print files for work but I'm wanting to put a shortcut on my desktop. When I do this and print it shows a different path than the original... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Jordan-Monde, Aug 30, 2023.

  1. /U/JORDAN-MONDE
    /u/Jordan-Monde Win User

    Make file shortcut but NOT change the path


    I want to print files for work but I'm wanting to put a shortcut on my desktop. When I do this and print it shows a different path than the original file (obviously)

    But can I make this shortcut in a way it pulls from the original path. And actually prints and shows the original path.

    Without this I am no allowed to print from a shortcut which is kinda annoying

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    :)
     
    /u/Jordan-Monde, Aug 30, 2023
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  2. FORDGT90CONCEPT
    FordGT90Concept Win User

    Creating Shortcuts with Batch File

    Threw a program together quick for you. It is attached with source in the other. Use it in place of your VBScript.

    It supports:
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run]
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run] [icon index]
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run] [icon file]
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run] [icon file] [icon index]

    If "icon index" is missing, it assumes 0. If "icon file" is missing it assumes "path to run." It doesn't presently support arguments to be added to the shortcut nor modifying the working directory (always assumes same directory as "path to run").

    Requires .NET Framework 4.0 to run. Will run natively on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Aug 30, 2023
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  3. KEITHM
    KeithM Win User
    Please give steps to open the paths to Program Files

    If you want to open File Explorer to your C: drive without any registry tweaks, you'll need to do so from a shortcut you create.

    1. Open File Explorer to This PC.
    2. Right-click Winndows (CMake file shortcut but NOT change the path :) and select Create Shortcut:

      Make file shortcut but NOT change the path 355942d1640825406t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1136-.png
    3. Clock OK in the altert dialog:

      Make file shortcut but NOT change the path 355944d1640825706t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1137-.png
    4. And you'll have a shortcut on your Desktop:

      Make file shortcut but NOT change the path 355945d1640825905t-please-give-steps-open-paths-program-files-screenshot-1138-.png
     
    KeithM, Aug 30, 2023
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  4. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    Make file shortcut but NOT change the path

    Add a path to $PATH?

    what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.
     
    Easy Rhino, Aug 30, 2023
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