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    create program alias

    How do you create an alias to type into the run box? Example: ma.exe instead of C:\program files\myapp\myappexe.

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    You need to edit the registry and create a new string and sub key for the program.

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    The last refinement of my googling produced an article at winguides.com. Thanks, rev

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    thats a good idea Piaqt... so does it come down to editing the registry?? any quick way?

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    Thank you, yes, and no.

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    There is a very simple way. No need to hack the registry

    Just create a shortcut to the app and place the shortcut in the Windows folder.

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    Can you append switches to the path?

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    Quote Originally Posted by piaqt
    Can you append switches to the path?
    I think so, though I'm not sure. It's quick, so try it and see

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    Quote Originally Posted by piaqt
    Can you append switches to the path?
    I've checked and it worked, piaqt. BTW, when you use this method, you don't need to type ".exe" - only the shortcut's name. See, I've also saved you four keystrokes

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