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    1. 08-16-2008 06:22 PM #1
      Volcon
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      possible to start 2 programs with 1 icon?

      Is it possible to somehow link 2 programs together so they both start up if you click one icon, i'm using vista by the way.
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    2. 08-16-2008 07:36 PM #2
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      I believe Windows has some equivalent to AppleScript. I think VB can do that, write a script that opens whatever you want and save that icon on your desktop.
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    3. 08-16-2008 08:53 PM #3
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      Code:
      Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.Run "C:\Windows\system32\calc.exe"
WshShell.Run "C:\Windows\system32\notepad.exe"
      Put that in a .vbs file and run it, and it'll start Calculator and Notepad.
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    4. 08-16-2008 10:52 PM #4
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      A slightly easier way would be to use a batch file.

      Start notepad, type the following with the programs you want, and save it as a .bat file:

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      START "FULL PATH OF PROGRAM 1 GOES HERE"
START "FULL PATH OF PROGRAM 2 GOES HERE"
      e.g.

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      START C:\WINDOWS\system32\calc.exe
START C:\WINDOWS\notepad.exe
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    5. 08-23-2008 05:14 PM #5
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      Yep what photolysis said is probably the easiest way, very quick and easy to whip up.
      When I was in high school I was very ambitious, I wanted to be the Class President but I missed out by only about 3 votes.

      So they made me the Class Secretary of Defence.
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