Can you help me make a .cmd file that I can use which will open the 2015 folder on my Desktop so I can put it on my taskbar.
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If all you're using the batch file for is to open the folder, then this is a classic X-Y problem because no batch file is required for this simple task.
- Right-click the folder and select Create shortcut
- Right-click the shortcut, select Properties and in the Target field just add "explorer.exe " before the full path to the folder (note that there's a space after explorer.exe)
- You can also modify the shortcut's name and icon as required (optional)
- Right-click the shortcut and select Pin to Taskbar
- Now the shortcut itself can be deleted since it's already been pinned
There you have it - a direct shortcut on your taskbar to the folder in question with no batch file required.
How can I open a folder on my desktop using explorer in a batch file?
The following batch file will open explorer with your deskop folder "2015"
@echo off
explorer %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\2015
I can't put batch files on my taskbar though
Yes, you can:
- Create a shortcut to the batch file.
- Right click on the short cut and choose
Properties - Change
targettocmd.exe /C "path to batchfile" - Drag the shortcut to the taskbar.
It should now be pinnable.
answered Mar 24, 2015 at 10:29
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You asked "Can you help me make a cmd file". A
cmdfile is a batch file :/– DavidPostill ♦Commented Mar 24, 2015 at 10:53 -
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%USERPROFILE%\Desktopshould generally be equivalent toC:\Users\%username%\Desktopand may be more reliable. (2) This answer describes a slightly longer procedure for pinning.batfiles directly to the taskbar. In short: renamefoo.battofoo.exe, pin it, and rename it back. Commented Mar 24, 2015 at 12:05 -
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%userprofile%is more reliable, because in older versions of Windows (eg. XP), the user home directory is located inC:\Documents and Settingsdirectory– user373230Commented Mar 24, 2015 at 12:36