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Batch or VB script to open web page

I am looking for a batch script or vb script which will open the following web page when run as a logon script. I have tried start http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=fzy9f6G4DutpfNXaNrSQQg%3d%3d but it just defaults to the home page.

Thanks

John

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johnnydcusa

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The first suggestion does the same as start then the URL - and it goes to the SurveyMonkey homepage not the link. I thought this may be something wrong with how it is written but maybe it is a SurveyMonkey.com website issue.

The second suggestion ends with error
Script: path to script
Line : 2
Char: 3
Error: The sytstem cannot find the specified file

code: 80070002
sourse: wshshell.exec

I changed iexplore.exe to the full path for iexplore.exe and it worked. Is there a way for VB to find iexplore.exe without the full path?

kevin_uk05

Have you tried my script?

DjDezmond

There are two ways to execute a command line in vbscript... one is to use Shell.Exec, and the other Shell.Run. Im not sure what the differences are, but i think the .Run has more support for finding exe's rather than supplying the full path name.

Also, the web page address is ok, i just clicked on the link and it didn't take me to the homepage.

Try Kevin_Uk05's example...

johnnydcusa

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I have split the points as I found the info from both of you helped me come up with a solution. Thanks

JOhn