html path in .lnk file
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- Check what is the problem in installer to create the shortcut, there might be a solution to this problem... Which installer you are using ?? 2) Worst case scenario is read the .lnk file as a text file and parse the http: string.
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Did you try asking Microsoft? I downloaded your .lnk file and had a look at it via Properties. I noticed that although it displayed the URL text, it was not possible to edit it in any way, which suggests that even Microsoft did not accept it as a valid link. I guess there is some undocumented feature that allows access to it, possibly by having the details of the file structure.
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Did you try asking Microsoft? I downloaded your .lnk file and had a look at it via Properties. I noticed that although it displayed the URL text, it was not possible to edit it in any way, which suggests that even Microsoft did not accept it as a valid link. I guess there is some undocumented feature that allows access to it, possibly by having the details of the file structure.
The best things in life are not things.
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Obviously this is not the way to go. because right mouse click on the file bring the properties. In the properties one sees the STRING http://.... So if Microsoft dose it we programmers can do it to BUT HOW that is the BIG BIG qeuestion. I have put this problem on 4 forumes Delphi and c++ no one gave me an answer Some went to URL file but the problem is the .lnk file. And it is a .lnk file. Well to sum it up good luck in the search for an answer.
I agree with you. If they can, we can, as long as both of us are using the documented methods. :) If the URL data is stored in Property Set of the internet shortcut file, File System will not keep this part of data when the file is moved by default. Have you tried to parse the file using the original path where the link file was generated? If you can access the original shortcut file, can you check if the URL text in Properties is editable or not?
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Did you try asking Microsoft? I downloaded your .lnk file and had a look at it via Properties. I noticed that although it displayed the URL text, it was not possible to edit it in any way, which suggests that even Microsoft did not accept it as a valid link. I guess there is some undocumented feature that allows access to it, possibly by having the details of the file structure.
The best things in life are not things.
I tried to parse the file using IPropertyStorage with FMTID_Intshcut and FMTID_InternetSite, it turns out both of the property set is empty even though they can be opened successfully. Nevertheless, I can see the URL string from binary viewer. I think they store data into both shortcut file and its property set. In stead of using documented methods to read data out using IPropertyStorage from property set, they might use some undocumented methods to read data directly from the file, as you said.
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If i have a .lnk file that point to a link of http://.... type HOW do i get the string http://..... using IShellLink GetPath or GetDescription or any thing else do not give me a solution. the GetWorkingDirectory give me system32 as path but i want the string http://..... any help???
answering your ask everyone interested please check the following discussion: http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=11&nav=messages&webtag=ab-delphi&tid=19194[^]
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:confused: Why down-vote and why today?? If my statement is wrong than mention it please.
"Every Little Smile can touch Somebody's Heart... May we find Hundreds of Reasons to Smile Everyday... and May WE be the Reason for someone else to smile always!" (ICAN) "Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny."
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answering your ask everyone interested please check the following discussion: http://forums.about.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=11&nav=messages&webtag=ab-delphi&tid=19194[^]
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:confused: Why down-vote and why today?? If my statement is wrong than mention it please.
"Every Little Smile can touch Somebody's Heart... May we find Hundreds of Reasons to Smile Everyday... and May WE be the Reason for someone else to smile always!" (ICAN) "Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny."
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Oh !! My mistake .. Its a discussion between you and me and I was confused that why you down vote me... sorry for that :)
"Every Little Smile can touch Somebody's Heart... May we find Hundreds of Reasons to Smile Everyday... and May WE be the Reason for someone else to smile always!" (ICAN) "Your thoughts are the architects of your destiny."