Nurgler Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hi, I want to run a *.lnk file via autoit. I cannot just run the linked file because it's a link to a system control icon. But useing the run command autoit returns a error: "unable to execute external program". What can I do to run this file? Or is there a easy and secure way to start a system conrtol icon (Win XP - classical view)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SmOke_N Posted July 15, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) The first thing you can do is show how your trying to use the Run() command to run the .lnk file.Edit:Another thing to do could be to Use the Search Function, you'll see many different ways to do what your asking. Edited July 15, 2006 by SmOke_N Common sense plays a role in the basics of understanding AutoIt... If you're lacking in that, do us all a favor, and step away from the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strate Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hi,I want to run a *.lnk file via autoit. I cannot just run the linked file because it's a link to a system control icon.But useing the run command autoit returns a error: "unable to execute external program".What can I do to run this file? Or is there a easy and secure way to start a system conrtol icon (Win XP - classical view)?FileGetShortcut ( "lnk" ) INI TreeViewA bus station is where a bus stops, a train station is where a train stops. Onmy desk I have a work station... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurgler Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 FileGetShortcut ( "lnk" ) Thanks for your help, but how can I run the Program after I have used the FileGetShortcut command? I've stored it in a variable but don't know how to go on. It looks like that by know: $Sounds = FileGetShortcut("Path") I've tried run($Sounds[0]) but it didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators SmOke_N Posted July 15, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 15, 2006 Does this work?Run('"' & $Sounds[0] & '"') Common sense plays a role in the basics of understanding AutoIt... If you're lacking in that, do us all a favor, and step away from the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nurgler Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Does this work?Run('"' & $Sounds[0] & '"') No it don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1305 Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 try running the link using _RunDOS. _RunDOS("start C:\this_is_the_link.lnk") does that do the trick? I have a link that I have to use to run a program (it is a shortcut with additional DOS commands) and it works using this way. Amp Energy Drink: the official sponsor of me scripting at 2AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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