Creating a Shortcut Program for Winamp

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In summary, the conversation discusses the need to create a shortcut program for launching applications on a computer. The individual is seeking help on how to use Visual Basic to create a program that can launch an .exe file located in a specific directory. Links to resources for using the Shell function in Visual Basic are provided as potential solutions.
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Hello nice to meet all of you. :smile:

I have a problem to make a shorcut program, for example if I click the "winamp", the program simply start the winamp program in new window.
My winamp.exe is located in c:/winamp/winamp.exe

Anyone can help me??:confused:
 
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Hello, it's great to meet you as well! I can suggest a simple solution to creating a shortcut program for Winamp. You can follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the Winamp.exe file located in c:/winamp/winamp.exe and select "Create Shortcut."

2. A new shortcut file will be created in the same folder.

3. Right-click on the shortcut file and select "Properties."

4. In the "Target" field, add a space and then type in the path to your Winamp.exe file, like this: "c:/winamp/winamp.exe" (without the quotation marks).

5. Click "Apply" and then "OK."

6. Now, whenever you click on this shortcut file, it will automatically open Winamp in a new window.

I hope this helps with your problem! Let me know if you have any further questions. Good luck!
 

1. How can I create a shortcut program for Winamp on my desktop?

To create a shortcut program for Winamp on your desktop, you can follow these steps:

  • Right-click on your desktop and select "New" and then "Shortcut".
  • In the location field, type in the path to your Winamp.exe file (usually located in C:\Program Files\Winamp).
  • Click "Next" and then give your shortcut a name.
  • Click "Finish" and your shortcut will be created on your desktop.

2. Can I customize the shortcut icon for my Winamp program?

Yes, you can customize the shortcut icon for your Winamp program by following these steps:

  • Right-click on the shortcut and select "Properties".
  • Click on the "Change Icon" button.
  • Choose from the available icons or click "Browse" to select your own icon file.
  • Click "OK" and then "Apply" to save your changes.

3. Is it possible to create a keyboard shortcut for my Winamp program?

Yes, you can create a keyboard shortcut for your Winamp program by following these steps:

  • Right-click on your shortcut and select "Properties".
  • In the "Shortcut" tab, click on the "Shortcut key" field and press the key combination you want to use as your shortcut.
  • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes.

4. How can I create a shortcut program for Winamp on my taskbar?

To create a shortcut program for Winamp on your taskbar, you can follow these steps:

  • Right-click on your shortcut and select "Pin to taskbar".
  • Your Winamp shortcut will now appear on your taskbar for easy access.

5. Can I create multiple shortcuts for different playlists in Winamp?

Yes, you can create multiple shortcuts for different playlists in Winamp by following these steps:

  • Follow the steps in question 1 to create a shortcut for your Winamp program.
  • Right-click on the new shortcut and select "Properties".
  • In the "Target" field, add the path to your desired playlist after the path to your Winamp.exe file, separated by a space.
  • Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your changes.

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