Solved Writing Desktop Shortcut Using .bat file

I have had success in the past using a .bat file to create a desktop shortcut.

I was infected a week ago with a virus or malware of some sort and cleaned it, No virures or malware on my system as of right now.

Here is an example of how I wrote my desktop shortcut .bat files:

@echo off

start iexplore.exe "www.yahoo.com" (as an example)
This is the syntax I always have used and it worked.

When I click on the shortcut I get an error message that reads: Windows cannot find 'iexplore.exe'. Make sure you typed etc. etc.

My system is working fine. IE 9 is working faster than ever and have no problems with Internet Explorer.

I checked Internet Explorer in my Program files and it indeed lists iexplore.exe in the folder.

Again, my system is clean of any virurs, malmare, rootkits and all PUP's.

Any help on why Windows cannot find iexplore.exe?

My level of experience is intermediate.

Thanks in advance.

Hello bear, and welcome to Vista Forums.

Close, but the command just needs to have the full path to iexplorer.exe included.



Option Three in the tutorial below can give you some more ideas about this. Especially if you would like to create a normal shortcut instead of a .bat file.

Internet Website Shortcut - Create - Windows 7 Forums

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Hello Shawn, thank you for your quick response. Your syntax worked perfectly. I do remember though previously that I only had to type the file name, "iexplore.exe". Why it worked without the complete path is anyone's guess. Very strange.

Wish all problems were this easy to fix. Thank you.

You're most welcome Bear.

One other thing I'd suggest... for folks who like to use shortcuts like this. Download "nircmd". It's a terrific little command prompt utility that can do a myriad of things, including the launch of applications with all kinds of parameters you wish. I gave those guys a donation, which I rarely do for freeware. I like it that much.

If you would like to open several urls as a set, without using Sessions, which can slow down loading, you may want to take a look at my free program Browser Bunch at this link:
www.vistax64.com/software/115872-free-software-list-vista-53.html#post1367627

It's free for you to use at your own risk, like all my Windows utilities.