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Fel · 2006-03-10, 01:15

So I've got my a folder on my Jumpdrive, and all my apps (mplayer, vdubmod, etc.) are in it.

I want to be able to open the programs without going into the folder every time, so I put shortcuts to them in the main directory.

But every time I stick the jumpdrive into a different computer it maps it to the E:\ or F:\ or G:\ drive.
So when I try to use the shortcut it doesn't work, because it targets the E:\ drive and the jumpdrive is now the F:\ drive.
And so on.

I have tried deleting parts of the address in the shortcut's properties, but Windows declares the address "not valid".

SO how can I create shortcuts that will properly link to the program regardless of what drive its mapped to?

RaistlinMajere · 2006-03-10, 12:52

You could use batch files instead of shortcuts if you like. Just make a text file and put the relative path (IE virtualdub\virtualdub.exe) and save as a .bat

Imazul · 2006-03-10, 12:57

You could try assgining Z has a letter to your USB key on every computer you use.

Normally, anytime you switch it, it should still assign Z has the letter to the key.

2006-03-10, 01:15	Link #1
Fel Clean up princess Join Date: Oct 2004	Relative Shortcuts...How? So I've got my a folder on my Jumpdrive, and all my apps (mplayer, vdubmod, etc.) are in it. I want to be able to open the programs without going into the folder every time, so I put shortcuts to them in the main directory. But every time I stick the jumpdrive into a different computer it maps it to the E:\ or F:\ or G:\ drive. So when I try to use the shortcut it doesn't work, because it targets the E:\ drive and the jumpdrive is now the F:\ drive. And so on. I have tried deleting parts of the address in the shortcut's properties, but Windows declares the address "not valid". SO how can I create shortcuts that will properly link to the program regardless of what drive its mapped to? __________________ To be a man, you must have honor! Honor and a penis!

2006-03-10, 12:52	Link #2
RaistlinMajere Now in MHD! Fansubber Join Date: Dec 2003	You could use batch files instead of shortcuts if you like. Just make a text file and put the relative path (IE virtualdub\virtualdub.exe) and save as a .bat

2006-03-10, 12:57	Link #3
Imazul Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	You could try assgining Z has a letter to your USB key on every computer you use. Normally, anytime you switch it, it should still assign Z has the letter to the key.