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1. How to create a shortcut on laptop how to#
2. How to create a shortcut on laptop install#
3. How to create a shortcut on laptop full#

The WorkingDirectory attribute sets the working directory for the shortcut.

How to create a shortcut on laptop full#

Notice how it references the full path using the syntax where myapplication.exe was previously defined. The Target attribute points to the executable to launch on disk. The description is an optional attribute for an additional application description.

The Name attribute is the text that will be displayed in the Start Menu. The Id attribute is a unique id for the shortcut. The first element is Shortcut and it creates the actual shortcut in the Start Menu.

How to create a shortcut on laptop install#

Underneath the DirectoryRef is a single Component to group the elements used to install the Shortcut. By referencing the ApplicationProgramsFolder directory the shortcut will be installed into the user's Start Menu inside the My Application Name folder. The element is used to refer to the directory structure created in step 1. The following sample uses the directory structure defined in Step 1 to create the Start Menu shortcut. Step 2: Add the shortcut to your installer packageĪ shortcut is added to the installer using three elements: a element to specify an atomic unit of installation, a element to specify the shortcut that should be installed, and a element to ensure proper cleanup when your application is uninstalled. The second Directory element creates a subfolder on the Start Menu called My Application Name, and gives it an id for use later in the WiX project. The ProgramMenuFolder Id is a standard Windows Installer property that points to the Start Menu folder on the target machine. The following WiX fragment should be placed inside a element with the TARGETDIR ID and adds directory structure information for the Start Menu: Start Menu shortcuts are installed in a different directory than regular application files, so modifications to the installer's directory structure are required.

It assumes you have a WiX source file based on the concepts described in How To: Add a file to your installer.

How to create a shortcut on laptop how to#

This how to walks through how to create a shortcut on the start menu. When installing applications it is a common requirement to place a shortcut on the user's Start Menu to provide a launching point for the program. How To: Create a Shortcut on the Start Menu