Re: What the......?

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From: Jodie Rapson (design_view_at_paradise.net.nz)
Date: 03/10/04

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    Hi Rob, thanks alot. I knew there must be a way around this was just unsure
    where to even start!

    Thanks again.

    Jodie Rapson

    ""Rob Dil"" <robdil@msonline.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:rhqJs1rBEHA.2804@cpmsftngxa06.phx.gbl...
    > Hi Jodie,
    >
    > The reason that you can't add an Internet Shortcut as a file is that vthe
    > completed package would not pass validation. Any shortcut that you do add
    > must point to a component on the user's machine. That said, I was able to
    > make a simple HTML file that contains the following code:
    >
    > <script>
    > location.href="http://www.microsoft.com";
    > </script>
    >
    > You can then add this file to the package and have it install to the
    user's
    > desktop.
    >
    > --------------------
    > >From: "Jodie Rapson" <design_view@paradise.net.nz>
    > >Subject: What the......?
    > >Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2004 02:57:49 +1300
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    > >Hi All,
    > >
    > >I am absolutely baffled as to why I can't add an internet shortcut as a
    > file
    > >to a
    > >setup project, to be placed on the desktop! Not even in a Favourites
    > folder!
    > >I really would like to
    > >know how to, anyone know?
    > >
    > >
    > >Thanks in advance (also posted in vsnet.general & framework)
    > >Jodie Rapson
    > >
    > >
    > >
    >
    > Regards,
    > Rob Dil [MSFT]
    >
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