I want to make shortcut that opens two executables in a row in windows.
February 27, 2008 7:26 AM Subscribe
Need to make one icon to run multiple programs in windows
I want to make shortcut that opens two executables in a row in windows. I am trying to avoid a batch file because one needs to hard code the location of the executables in a batch. A windows shortcut automatically updates if the executable is moved and that is what I need. Any idea?
I want to make shortcut that opens two executables in a row in windows. I am trying to avoid a batch file because one needs to hard code the location of the executables in a batch. A windows shortcut automatically updates if the executable is moved and that is what I need. Any idea?
Response by poster: Someone can change the location of the shortcuts as well
posted by kaozity at 7:30 AM on February 27, 2008
posted by kaozity at 7:30 AM on February 27, 2008
It takes a little programming but AutoHotKey can do that type of thing.
posted by davcoo at 7:58 AM on February 27, 2008
posted by davcoo at 7:58 AM on February 27, 2008
Auto it script?
I use this alot to fire off programs as administrator, because I can take the script with the admin username and password in it, and make it an exe that the user can't get into.
All you would need to do is create a script with two lines
run (Copy and paste the info from shortcut 1 or exe location)
run (Copy and paste the info from shortcut 2 or exe location)
posted by JonnyRotten at 7:59 AM on February 27, 2008
I use this alot to fire off programs as administrator, because I can take the script with the admin username and password in it, and make it an exe that the user can't get into.
All you would need to do is create a script with two lines
run (Copy and paste the info from shortcut 1 or exe location)
run (Copy and paste the info from shortcut 2 or exe location)
posted by JonnyRotten at 7:59 AM on February 27, 2008
Yeah, I meant AutoHotKey. Auto It is not as good a ahk.
posted by JonnyRotten at 8:02 AM on February 27, 2008
posted by JonnyRotten at 8:02 AM on February 27, 2008
Thats an odd request. I'd just change the permissions on the executables so they cant be moved. Then use a batch, vbs, autoit, whatever.
posted by damn dirty ape at 8:39 AM on February 27, 2008
posted by damn dirty ape at 8:39 AM on February 27, 2008
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posted by Green With You at 7:29 AM on February 27, 2008