How to Create an Advanced Shortcut Using Default Programs Editor
Open Notepad and save a blank file as the name of your new shortcut with a unique extension (e.g., Save the file again but changing the extension to exe (e.g., Double-click on the new file and open it with the executable you created., Open Default...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Notepad and save a blank file as the name of your new shortcut with a unique extension (e.g.
Minecraft.minecraft).
Set the "Save as type:" to "All Files" before saving.
The extension cannot have spaces and should not be used by any other file. -
Step 2: Save the file again but changing the extension to exe (e.g.
Minecraft.exe). Be sure to set the "Save as type:" to "All Files" in Notepad. , Windows will return an incompatibility error message.
It is better to use this dummy program than another as later steps may affect all other file types that the program uses. , Select "File Type Settings" and then "Context Menu".
Use the search bar to find your extension, select it, and press Next.
Select the Open command and click "Edit Selected Command..." Rename the command name if you wish.
Press the Browse... button to find a program such as "C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\minecraft.exe".
Delete the "%1" that appears after the file path.
Optional:
Browse for an icon.
If the program you selected has one, it should automatically be selected.
Click OK to use it browse for another.
Click Next when finished. , If you want to open a folder, use "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" followed by the folder path you want to open such as "C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods".
To open a webpage, use "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" followed by the url such as "minecraft.net"
You can also save to a reg file by pressing the arrow on the button.
By saving a reg file, you can inspect it before merging it into your registry and keep track of changes if you need to undo them. Double-click on the reg file to merge into your registry. , When done, delete the desktop icons you are replacing. , Minecraft) and press Next.
Browse... for an icon (e.g. "C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\Minecraft.exe") Click "Save Icon" or save to a reg file. , Minecraft) and press Next.
Enter the description (e.g Minecraft Shortcut).
Click "Save Description" or save to a reg file. -
Step 3: Double-click on the new file and open it with the executable you created.
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Step 4: Open Default Programs Editor.
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Step 5: Press Add... to create more commands.
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Step 6: When you are done adding commands
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Step 7: click on the Save Context Menu button.
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Step 8: Right-click on the shortcut made earlier to see and test the added commands.
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Step 9: Create an icon for your shortcut (optional): Select "File Type Settings" then "Icon" Search for and select your file type (e.g.
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Step 10: Edit the description of the file type
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Step 11: if desired: Select "File Type Setting" then "Description" Search for and select your file type (e.g.
Detailed Guide
Minecraft.minecraft).
Set the "Save as type:" to "All Files" before saving.
The extension cannot have spaces and should not be used by any other file.
Minecraft.exe). Be sure to set the "Save as type:" to "All Files" in Notepad. , Windows will return an incompatibility error message.
It is better to use this dummy program than another as later steps may affect all other file types that the program uses. , Select "File Type Settings" and then "Context Menu".
Use the search bar to find your extension, select it, and press Next.
Select the Open command and click "Edit Selected Command..." Rename the command name if you wish.
Press the Browse... button to find a program such as "C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\minecraft.exe".
Delete the "%1" that appears after the file path.
Optional:
Browse for an icon.
If the program you selected has one, it should automatically be selected.
Click OK to use it browse for another.
Click Next when finished. , If you want to open a folder, use "C:\Windows\explorer.exe" followed by the folder path you want to open such as "C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\mods".
To open a webpage, use "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" followed by the url such as "minecraft.net"
You can also save to a reg file by pressing the arrow on the button.
By saving a reg file, you can inspect it before merging it into your registry and keep track of changes if you need to undo them. Double-click on the reg file to merge into your registry. , When done, delete the desktop icons you are replacing. , Minecraft) and press Next.
Browse... for an icon (e.g. "C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft\Minecraft.exe") Click "Save Icon" or save to a reg file. , Minecraft) and press Next.
Enter the description (e.g Minecraft Shortcut).
Click "Save Description" or save to a reg file.
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