'Need help in editing .lnk files?
I have been searching for a solution to a problem and came across a post answered by JasonMArcher and wonder if I could be more specific as to my needs.
We have recently changed to a new server and because of a change in it's name from //sbcmaster to //sbcserver1 I have a huge problem where I have hundreds of .lnk files need to be edited so that the shortcut retrieves the document.
The question is - Is it possible to automate this process?
Appreciation in advance!!
Mark
Solution 1:[1]
If you use run/cmd you can edit the filename (with rename). Then a friendly editor like Notepad++ will open that file. You can see the text, and there will also be a lot of NULLs. You can edit the text. Then you can save the file, and then change the name back with rename. Good luck.
Solution 2:[2]
The Microsoft documentation for Shell Links points to the IShellLink::GetPath and IShellLink::SetPath functions.
Solution 3:[3]
The utility Shortcuts Search And Replace can be used for that.
It allows to find .lnk files and to replace their target name or path.
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| Solution | Source |
|---|---|
| Solution 1 | Therese |
| Solution 2 | Mark Ransom |
| Solution 3 | JBress |