Windows 10: Shortcut: Change path to open specific file.

Discus and support Shortcut: Change path to open specific file. in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I encountered this on a forum years ago. In a shortcut's Properties it is possible to add a specific file for the program to open to by default.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ardneh W10, Dec 4, 2020.

  1. ARDNEH W10
    ardneh W10 Win User

    Shortcut: Change path to open specific file.


    I encountered this on a forum years ago.

    In a shortcut's Properties it is possible to
    add a specific file for the program to open
    to by default.

    Can't remember the correct syntax.

    The program:
    "C:\Program Files\paint.net\PaintDotNet.exe"

    The file I want to use:
    C:\Users\14152\Desktop\8Cx6C STOCK.png

    Any clues?

    W10 2004 - 19041.630

    :)
     
    ardneh W10, Dec 4, 2020
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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, Dec 4, 2020
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  3. OILY_17
    oily_17 Win User
    Add a path to $PATH?

    To add ~/bin to $PATH try this -

    EDIT: Source
     
    oily_17, Dec 4, 2020
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  4. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    Shortcut: Change path to open specific file.

    How to pin app shortcut to desk top?

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow below steps to change pin the apps on the desktop screen and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to perform the below steps to add the apps on desktop.

    • Click on the “Start button” and locate the App that you want to pin to Desktop.
    • Right click on the “App” and click on “More options”.
    • Then click on “Open File location” and right click on the app, click on “Send to” option.
    • Then select “Desktop (Create shortcut)”.
    • Go to “Desktop” and check whether the app is located or not.

    Or Step 2: To add shortcuts to the desktop

    • Press and hold or right-click the desktop, tap or click New, and then tap or click Shortcut.
    • Enter the location of the item or tap or click Browse to find the item in File Explorer.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Dec 4, 2020
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