New-Shortcut #
SYNOPSIS #
Creates a shortcut to the specified file
SYNTAX #
New-Shortcut [[-file] <String>] [[-link] <String>] [-ProgressAction <ActionPreference>] [<CommonParameters>]
DESCRIPTION #
A shortcut is created for the file specified in the File parameter. The location of the link is specified via the link parameter. If the shortcut already exists, the function is ignored. The name of the link must have the extension .lnk.
EXAMPLES #
Example 1:Creates a shortcut to the Desktop #
PS C:\> New-Shortcut -file 'C:\Windows\System32\Notepad.exe' -link "$(Get-DesktopDir)\IamHere.lnk"
Sets a link to Windows Notepad and creates it on the desktop.
PARAMETERS #
-file #
File including the complete path.
Type: String
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: False
Position: 0
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False
-link #
Path with the name of the link and the .lnk file extension.
Type: String
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases:
Required: False
Position: 1
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False
CommonParameters #
This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.