Using DOS to create a shortcut to a file

does anyone know how to create a shortcut to a file using DOS commands

I have this ==> c:\folder1\file.txt
I need this ==> c:\folder2\file.lnk

This would really help me out a lot

Thanks
Steve T.

And are trying to get the .lnk to run? Or maybe you are using the wrong extension there. How about program you are runing?

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/in...097321033.aspx

Should put in the last post.

Boy, that was a fast response - thank you.

I think there is some mixup, the extension for a shortcut, LNK not INK

Shorcuts don't run - my nose sometimes run - my INK runs when I use a fountain pen ;)

Shortcut or "link" to the original file; similar to an alias on the Macintosh platform; may be created in Windows by right-clicking a file and selecting "Create Shortcut."

If the LNK file is a shortcut to a program (.EXE file), it can contain attributes to define how the program runs; to set the attributes, right-click the shortcut file, select "Properties," and modify the Target Field. LNK file icons typically include a small curled arrow to indicate that the file points to another location.

Just call the actual program.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/...561/13561.html

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q137725/

Doc to the rescue, Thanks.

Looks like this is just what I'm looking for - thanks for your fast response - I'll give it a shot tomorrow and let you know - I'm very optimistic

Thanks again
Steve T

You're welcome. :)

Note that I've never tried Microsoft's "shortcut.exe" on Windows XP or Vista. It does work in Windows 9x/Me.

Update,
I - STFW - found shortcut.exe, then I - RTFM - found how it works

TA DA victory dance! :) :)

Thanks to all

FYI - shortcut.exe is documented to work under XP (which is what I have, and can testify that it does) but not documented to work under Vista.

Steve T

Good to hear you got it working. Thanks for posting back. :)

Welcome to the site Steve!

Glad to have helped ya so quickly :)