I need a c/c++ routine for creating short cuts between folders

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I have just finished developing a windows application in c++. I have chosen to write my own installer program. I am now in need of a c/c++ routine with wish I can create short cut from the desk top , the start bar and the programs menu to my application executable's location. Could any one funish me with or tell me where to get such routine.

Posted 5-May-11 0:53am

Gbenbam

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barneyman · Answer 1 · 2011-05-05T01:14:00

you're on a path to pain there my friend ...

I'd suggest you use the MSI mechanics to do this, it solves all of these problems, and hides OS issues

There are a number of products out there that create MSIs - Installshield, InnoSetup and others ... MS even supply ORCA and a number of tools to facilitate creation/editing, if you're using Visual Studio, you can create a Setup project which will do a lot of the work

MSI's aren't complicated, they're just esoteric

If you're adamant you want to do this yourself, take a look at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb776891(v=vs.85).aspx[^]

Richard MacCutchan · Answer 2 · 2011-05-05T01:06:00

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There is a sample in Introduction to COM - What It Is and How to Use It.[^] which will get you started; see the section on changing the wallpaper.

Posted 5-May-11 1:06am

Richard MacCutchan