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Reading .PIF Files
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I was wondering if anyone out there has the code to read and/or change the program information files (.PIF)? Thanks for any help!
Ian
I was wondering if anyone out there has the code to read and/or change the program information files (.PIF)? Thanks for any help!
Ian
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Check out "http://www.thescarms.com/VBasic/" and search for "shortcut"
The article "Create Shortcuts (Shell Links) with iShellLnk" and sample code is a partial implementation of the IShelllink interface. As I recall it works for both PIF and LNK files. I have no idea about version dependency since I have worked only with LNK.
The article "Create Shortcuts (Shell Links) with iShellLnk" and sample code is a partial implementation of the IShelllink interface. As I recall it works for both PIF and LNK files. I have no idea about version dependency since I have worked only with LNK.
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Sorry it took so long! I've been out of town..
Thanks for the points! Glad I could help!
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Cheers!®©
Microsoft gives severe caveats about PIF files.. as their formats are heavily Windows Version (and Version within a Version) dependent. As such MS, does not support or publish any PIF documentation.What makes matters worse, the little MS PIF b*stards use check digiting to thwart updating attempts.
This is really a very hard question as to the fact, that I have yet to know anyone that has version independently, reliably cracked the PIF format.
I will follow this question with GREAT interest.. <smile>.