JSI Tip 9234. How can I create a Printers and Faxes icon on my desktop, or open it in a script?
Jerold Schulman
April 6, 2005
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If you wish to create a Printers and Faxes icon on your desktop, in addition to the link on the Start menu:
1. Create a new desktop shortcut.
2. In the Type the location of the item, enter rundll32.exe SHELL32.DLL, SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL PrintersFolder, using the exact case.
3. Finish the dialog.
4. Open the Properties of the shortcut and set a suitable icon. I set one from %SystemRoot%System32Shell32.dll.
If you just wish to open the Printers and Faxes folder from a command, just use
rundll32.exe SHELL32.DLL, SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL PrintersFolder, using the exact case.
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