Keeping application shortcuts from actually being stored on c:
All programs want that front row seat called the Desktop to put their shortcut or shortcuts on.
Some programs do ask if you want a shortcut created. Others don't.
So how can I create a symbolic link where any application shortcut is redirected to a drive other than C (boot/windows drive). I would still like to be able to create my own shortcuts (via drag drop)
I am not a programmer so please don't assume I know any abbreviations or short command list.
Thank you for any help and for your time in reading this and or helping me.
windows-7 installation desktop symbolic-link
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
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All programs want that front row seat called the Desktop to put their shortcut or shortcuts on.
Some programs do ask if you want a shortcut created. Others don't.
So how can I create a symbolic link where any application shortcut is redirected to a drive other than C (boot/windows drive). I would still like to be able to create my own shortcuts (via drag drop)
I am not a programmer so please don't assume I know any abbreviations or short command list.
Thank you for any help and for your time in reading this and or helping me.
windows-7 installation desktop symbolic-link
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
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Short answer: Not possible
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 21 at 22:30
Thank you Mr. Postill! I could not find best answer or answered option for comments so I don't know if moderators will simply assign you the points for answering the question.
– The Accountant
Jan 25 at 15:02
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All programs want that front row seat called the Desktop to put their shortcut or shortcuts on.
Some programs do ask if you want a shortcut created. Others don't.
So how can I create a symbolic link where any application shortcut is redirected to a drive other than C (boot/windows drive). I would still like to be able to create my own shortcuts (via drag drop)
I am not a programmer so please don't assume I know any abbreviations or short command list.
Thank you for any help and for your time in reading this and or helping me.
windows-7 installation desktop symbolic-link
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
All programs want that front row seat called the Desktop to put their shortcut or shortcuts on.
Some programs do ask if you want a shortcut created. Others don't.
So how can I create a symbolic link where any application shortcut is redirected to a drive other than C (boot/windows drive). I would still like to be able to create my own shortcuts (via drag drop)
I am not a programmer so please don't assume I know any abbreviations or short command list.
Thank you for any help and for your time in reading this and or helping me.
windows-7 installation desktop symbolic-link
windows-7 installation desktop symbolic-link
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
asked Jan 21 at 21:57
The AccountantThe Accountant
194
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Short answer: Not possible
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 21 at 22:30
Thank you Mr. Postill! I could not find best answer or answered option for comments so I don't know if moderators will simply assign you the points for answering the question.
– The Accountant
Jan 25 at 15:02
add a comment |
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Short answer: Not possible
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 21 at 22:30
Thank you Mr. Postill! I could not find best answer or answered option for comments so I don't know if moderators will simply assign you the points for answering the question.
– The Accountant
Jan 25 at 15:02
1
1
Short answer: Not possible
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 21 at 22:30
Short answer: Not possible
– DavidPostill♦
Jan 21 at 22:30
Thank you Mr. Postill! I could not find best answer or answered option for comments so I don't know if moderators will simply assign you the points for answering the question.
– The Accountant
Jan 25 at 15:02
Thank you Mr. Postill! I could not find best answer or answered option for comments so I don't know if moderators will simply assign you the points for answering the question.
– The Accountant
Jan 25 at 15:02
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Short answer: Not possible
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