run a shortcut

[dexxa]

can i run a shortcut using run? like

run("d:\program.lnk")

i keep getting error saying like "unable to execute external program".

i also try

_ShellExecute("d:\program.lnk")

also getting error like "cant find the file" or something like that.

am i doing something wrong? thx in advance.

[Blue_Drache]

can i run a shortcut using run? like

run("d:\program.lnk")

i keep getting error saying like "unable to execute external program".

i also try

_ShellExecute("d:\program.lnk")

also getting error like "cant find the file" or something like that.

am i doing something wrong? thx in advance.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Uh....try using the "start d:\file.lnk" in a RunWait(@comspec) line.

Check the help file for an excellent example.

[dexxa]

thx.

funny function tho.

this works

RunWait(@ComSpec & " /c" & "start D:file")

these both bring up the open with window.

RunWait(@ComSpec & " /c" & "start D:\file")
RunWait(@ComSpec & " /c" & "start D:file.lnk")

this gives me an error like "windows cannot find D:\program."

RunWait(@ComSpec & " /c" & "start D:\program files\file")

its like it reads until a space.

Edited May 12, 2005 by dexxa

[CyberSlug]

funny function tho.

...

its like it reads until a space.

Paths with spaces must be enclosed in quotes...

RunWait(@ComSpec & ' /c' & 'start "D:\program files\file"')