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Get Link (.lnk) or Shortcut target *without* COM
I'm looking for a way to determine the properties, particularly the target, of a shortcut or lnk file.
I want to do this without using COM at all. My best lead so far is SHGetNewLinkInfo, but this seems to not do what I want, and I can't find any sibling functions.
Thanks for your time
I want to do this without using COM at all. My best lead so far is SHGetNewLinkInfo, but this seems to not do what I want, and I can't find any sibling functions.
Thanks for your time
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henrybaxter
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BTW, you'll find an unofficial documentation of the file format at http://www.wotsit.org/download.asp?f=shortcut&sc=269805009
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Thanks for your very detailed response. I was hoping to avoid COM for a couple reasons, but it looks like that's the way to go regardless!
Thanks again
Thanks again
ASKER
Not a way to go without COM, but a very detailed and accurate response. The link to the lnk file format was instructive (but ultimately not for me)