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Windows 7 / 8 and Controlled Start Menus

Hi,

We currently have a very old system of PERL Scripts that create Start Menu Folders and Shortcuts, based on whether or not a user has got the application installed on the machine.

For example the attached code extract checks which version of Office is installed and then places the appropriate shortcut in Start -> Programs -> Applications (we have many others too that go to different folders).

We are looking to retire the PERL as it runs on an old server and we don't want to keep relying on 15 year old code.

Is there a better way to replicate this either with a 3rd party product or ideally using group policy.

If so can someone please offer some assistance.

Thanks

Paul

Joseph Moody

You can use Group Policy Shortcut preferences for this. You would use Item Level Targeting - File Matches to determine if the application is installed.

essexboy80

ASKER

Hi Joseph,

Thanks for your comment, a further question if I may.

How do you define the folders that the shortcuts go into - ie, apps all, apps accounts, apps hr

Thanks

Paul

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essexboy80

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Sorry can you show me what you mean please.

Thanks

essexboy80

ASKER

Hi Joseph,

Ignore me i realise what you mean.

Thanks so much

Paul

Joseph Moody

no problem Paul!

essexboy80

ASKER

Hi Joseph,

Really sorry, but I have hit a wall again here.

It was working, but now I can see the Folder in c:\users\username\appdata\roaming\microsoft\windows\start menu

But it isnt actually appearing on the Start Menu.

Paul