Hey!
If your like me, and love using the Run dialog box (Windows+R) to start some windows based programs, but wish you could have all your other applications, easily accessible as well, this is what you should be checking out![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
It's actually really really simple, and takes only a few seconds.
All you have to do is copy a shortcut to the application to:
X:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
or
X:\\WINDOWS\\
(where X is your System HDD)
To make it easier and less to type, rename the shortcut to something simple, for example
FarCry = frc
*note: see attached thumbnail 01
you may also have another file in the system32/windows folder that might have a name you want to use e.g. FarCry (fc for short) there is an fc.exe in the windows folder which will conflict with your shortcut.
Need For Speed Underground 2 = nfsu2
Unreal Tournament 2004 = ut2
etc.. etc..
all you have to do now is hit Windows+R (or Start > Run) and type in the name of the shortcut you just created:
e.g.
WIN+R > frc , then hit enter
*note: see attached thumbnail 02
up comes Far Cry![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
the main benefit is time saving, unless your really quick with your mouse
. But can also make your desktop look much cleaner ![Thumbsupsmiley](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/thumbsupsmiley.png)
I know some people like a desktop clear of everything except recycling bin, and my computer, some even less, and some only using the start menu to access their programs.
I only found this a little while ago when i wanted to open calculator faster than going:
Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Calculator
now i just hit Windows+R and type calc (this is a default windows setting) then hit enter and up comes calulator.
It's really simple and i hope i've helped some people out here![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
i use it all the time now, screw 12 shortcuts to the games i have installed all over my desktop.
if you got any questions/comments just ask![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
(i'm not too great at explaining things)
If your like me, and love using the Run dialog box (Windows+R) to start some windows based programs, but wish you could have all your other applications, easily accessible as well, this is what you should be checking out
![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
It's actually really really simple, and takes only a few seconds.
All you have to do is copy a shortcut to the application to:
X:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
or
X:\\WINDOWS\\
(where X is your System HDD)
To make it easier and less to type, rename the shortcut to something simple, for example
FarCry = frc
*note: see attached thumbnail 01
you may also have another file in the system32/windows folder that might have a name you want to use e.g. FarCry (fc for short) there is an fc.exe in the windows folder which will conflict with your shortcut.
Need For Speed Underground 2 = nfsu2
Unreal Tournament 2004 = ut2
etc.. etc..
all you have to do now is hit Windows+R (or Start > Run) and type in the name of the shortcut you just created:
e.g.
WIN+R > frc , then hit enter
*note: see attached thumbnail 02
up comes Far Cry
![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
the main benefit is time saving, unless your really quick with your mouse
![Stick out tounge caps](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
![Thumbsupsmiley](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/thumbsupsmiley.png)
I know some people like a desktop clear of everything except recycling bin, and my computer, some even less, and some only using the start menu to access their programs.
I only found this a little while ago when i wanted to open calculator faster than going:
Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Calculator
now i just hit Windows+R and type calc (this is a default windows setting) then hit enter and up comes calulator.
It's really simple and i hope i've helped some people out here
![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
i use it all the time now, screw 12 shortcuts to the games i have installed all over my desktop.
if you got any questions/comments just ask
![Smile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://www.overclock.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)
(i'm not too great at explaining things)
![LL](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://cdn.overclock.net/0/0b/525x525px-LL-0b25c70c_vbattach3517.gif)
![LL](https://cdn.statically.io/img/web.archive.org/web/20140205002800im_/http://cdn.overclock.net/2/27/525x525px-LL-2754dae2_vbattach3518.gif)