Hey!
If your like me, and love using the Run dialog box (Windows+R) to start some windows based programs, but wish you could have all your other applications, easily accessible as well, this is what you should be checking out
It's actually really really simple, and takes only a few seconds.
All you have to do is copy a shortcut to the application to:
X:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
or
X:\\WINDOWS\\
(where X is your System HDD)
To make it easier and less to type, rename the shortcut to something simple, for example
FarCry = frc
*note: see attached thumbnail 01
you may also have another file in the system32/windows folder that might have a name you want to use e.g. FarCry (fc for short) there is an fc.exe in the windows folder which will conflict with your shortcut.
Need For Speed Underground 2 = nfsu2
Unreal Tournament 2004 = ut2
etc.. etc..
all you have to do now is hit Windows+R (or Start > Run) and type in the name of the shortcut you just created:
e.g.
WIN+R > frc , then hit enter
*note: see attached thumbnail 02
up comes Far Cry
the main benefit is time saving, unless your really quick with your mouse
. But can also make your desktop look much cleaner 
I know some people like a desktop clear of everything except recycling bin, and my computer, some even less, and some only using the start menu to access their programs.
I only found this a little while ago when i wanted to open calculator faster than going:
Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Calculator
now i just hit Windows+R and type calc (this is a default windows setting) then hit enter and up comes calulator.
It's really simple and i hope i've helped some people out here
i use it all the time now, screw 12 shortcuts to the games i have installed all over my desktop.
if you got any questions/comments just ask
(i'm not too great at explaining things)
If your like me, and love using the Run dialog box (Windows+R) to start some windows based programs, but wish you could have all your other applications, easily accessible as well, this is what you should be checking out
It's actually really really simple, and takes only a few seconds.
All you have to do is copy a shortcut to the application to:
X:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\
or
X:\\WINDOWS\\
(where X is your System HDD)
To make it easier and less to type, rename the shortcut to something simple, for example
FarCry = frc
*note: see attached thumbnail 01
you may also have another file in the system32/windows folder that might have a name you want to use e.g. FarCry (fc for short) there is an fc.exe in the windows folder which will conflict with your shortcut.
Need For Speed Underground 2 = nfsu2
Unreal Tournament 2004 = ut2
etc.. etc..
all you have to do now is hit Windows+R (or Start > Run) and type in the name of the shortcut you just created:
e.g.
WIN+R > frc , then hit enter
*note: see attached thumbnail 02
up comes Far Cry
the main benefit is time saving, unless your really quick with your mouse
. But can also make your desktop look much cleaner I know some people like a desktop clear of everything except recycling bin, and my computer, some even less, and some only using the start menu to access their programs.
I only found this a little while ago when i wanted to open calculator faster than going:
Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Calculator
now i just hit Windows+R and type calc (this is a default windows setting) then hit enter and up comes calulator.
It's really simple and i hope i've helped some people out here
i use it all the time now, screw 12 shortcuts to the games i have installed all over my desktop.
if you got any questions/comments just ask
(i'm not too great at explaining things)
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