I use a batch file regularly for connecting to my network and mapping standard drives for my various file shares.<\/p>\n
In Windows 7 and 8 there is no simple drag’n’drop of a shortcut that was ok in Windows XP.<\/p>\n
While there are numerous options discussed around the web the one that works for me is the simple rename of the batch file extension so that Windows 7 & 8 think it is an executable file.<\/p>\n
1. Write your batch file and save it<\/p>\n
2. Change the file extension from .bat to .exe or .cmd<\/p>\n
3. Right click the file and select the option to Pin to Taskbar (which is not available for batch files)<\/p>\n
4. Rename the file extension back to .bat<\/p>\n
5. Shift + Right Click your new task bar icon and select Properties<\/p>\n
6. Modify the file extension to .bat so that it finds it<\/p>\n
7. Optionally, Change Icon and select something appropriate.<\/p>\n
It is all ready to go, with the exception that the icon change will not display until the next restart (or possibly just logout \/ login but I tested with a restart)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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