Shortcut for folder

[Guest SantaSanta]

Please give me advice, how can I make shortcut for folder (WM 5.0 for smartfone). I want to make some .lnk file, something like this: explorer “storage card\my documents”

Is it possible? :??:

Edited February 4, 2006 by SantaSanta

[Guest larsdennert]

Please give me advice, how can I make shortcut for folder (WM 5.0 for smartfone). I want to make some .lnk file, something like this: explorer “storage card\my documents”

Is it possible? :??:

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I think the easiest way is to activesync it to a pc, explore the phone from the pc and create the link using the pc. Normally from the phone you point to a file object, press copy, go to the destination and paste shortcut.

[Guest SantaSanta]

larsdennert

Thanks for the answer, but unfortunately it doesn't work. Somebody has other offers? :)

[Guest Jamma14]

You can't link directly to folders on the smartphone, but it might be possible to open it in a file explorer with a shortcut something like

"\windows\filemgr.exe \storage\my folder\" although I'm not sure if that's how it passes filenames and you'd have to experiment.

James

[Guest Jamma14]

You can't link directly to folders on the smartphone, but it might be possible to open it in a file explorer with a shortcut something like

"\windows\filemgr.exe \storage\my folder\" although I'm not sure if that's how it passes filenames and you'd have to experiment.

James

[Guest SantaSanta]

Jamma14

Thanks, but it doesn't work too. There is the error message "couldn't find Documents(it's folder name..."

I tried already: 39#"\Storage Card\Program Files\Binarys\Smart Explorer EN\SmartExplorerEN.exe \Storage Card\My Documents\Documents"

and: 39#"\windows\IA_File_Manager.exe \Storage Card\My Documents\Documents"

both don't work. :)

[Guest larsdennert]

Yea I didnt' actually try the link. I see it's possible to create it but it doesn't work. How typically microsoft...

[Guest Jamma14]

Jamma14

Thanks, but it doesn't work too. There is the error message "couldn't find Documents(it's folder name..."

I tried already: 39#"\Storage Card\Program Files\Binarys\Smart Explorer EN\SmartExplorerEN.exe \Storage Card\My Documents\Documents"

and: 39#"\windows\IA_File_Manager.exe \Storage Card\My Documents\Documents"

both don't work. :D

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hmm that sucks. O well don't no what else to suggest??? Another file explorer?? :|

:) :roll:

[Guest gpcarreon (MVP)]

I don't know if this also holds true to WM5 devices but on non-WM5, you can create shortcut but you can't open them. It'll give you an error.

You can however do it with other 3rd party programs:

1. The easy way is through RESCO File Explorer. From the screenshot you will notice that 'Accessories' is highlighted (on background) then as I hit Menu > Send To, there is an option to send the folder shortcut to the Start Menu (as a shortcut)

2. The freeware alternative is via AutoSmartphone script. I have no idea if this will work on WM5. The trick is a bit complicated but somehow it works on non-WM5 Smartphone. Trick here.

[Guest SantaSanta]

gpcarreon [MVP]

Thanks, but it doesn't work for WM 5.0 for Smartfone. What a pity! :cry:

[Guest kevinsephiroth]

on WM5.0:

created a Lyrics folder that i placed into windows/start menu/ and now i can access it by start pannel / more then hit the folder that appears just afters accessories.

other possibility: create a folder into windows/start menu/ but place shortcuts in this folder. worked great for me.

[Guest Geeklord]

there's a registry tweak in the features sub-forum where you can change the original homescreen MRU. I tried it out and made a mistake the first time around--ended up getting the folder instead of the app. I hope it holds true for the WM5 :)

[Guest 171235_1437909563]

on WM5.0:

created a Lyrics folder that i placed into windows/start menu/ and now i can access it by start pannel / more then hit the folder that appears just afters accessories.

the problem of this solution is : it isnt a shortcut :) but a true folder :D

other possibility: create a folder into windows/start menu/ but place shortcuts in this folder. worked great for me.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

no wont be useful because i want to place my movies on it...

or my pictures...

Edited February 11, 2006 by 171235_1437909563

[Guest jack]

the problem of this solution is : it isnt a shortcut :) but a true folder :D

no wont be useful because i want to place my movies on it...

or my pictures...

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I don't really see usefull a shortcut for a folder. If you want to put movies in that folder Windows Media Player will see the files in that folder automaticaly.. I don't think is possible to make a folder shortcut in start menu because I don't think that the start menu has such file manager capabilities so you can't see the folder content there.

[Guest 171235_1437909563]

I don't really see usefull a shortcut for a folder.

we didn't ask you to see it useful :D

If you want to put movies in that folder Windows Media Player will see the files in that folder automaticaly..

I'm not playing with this [bip] of WMP... I'm using TCPMP for the movies...

And I have no shortcut to a folder where my pictures are...

have you ???

I don't think is possible to make a folder shortcut in start menu because I don't think that the start menu has such file manager capabilities so you can't see the folder content there.

the important isn't to think :) We have to be to sure...

Edited February 12, 2006 by 171235_1437909563