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c.haslam
PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:36 pm 
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.au3 files are AutoIt scripts. In Computer, double-clicking on one runs it.

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Ivo
PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 7:02 pm 
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What happens if you place such file in your Programs folder?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:20 am 
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I figured out how to do it:
  • In the left column, click on Programs
  • In the right column, right click on Custom
  • Click on the only item there: Add to menu
  • In the left column, right-click on Custom. Custom appears at same level as Programs
  • In the left column, drag Custom on to Programs. Custom moves to be a level down from Programs
  • Right-click on Custom and choose Edit item
  • In Command, browse to the .au3 file
  • In Command, enter the Label to appear in Start Menu
  • In Command, browse to the Icon
I have recorded how I did it for the benefit of others.

Thanks for the help.

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Ivo
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:46 am 
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Wouldn't it be easier to just drag the file to the Programs folder in the menu?
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Gaurav
PostPosted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:01 am 
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Many users seem to be unaware that any file can simply be copy-pasted inside %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs and %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

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Links to some general topics:

● Compare Start Menus

● Read the Search box usage guide.

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c.haslam
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But doing so would offend the manager of my computer! He expects AutoIt scripts to be in the AutoIt Scripts folder.

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Then create a shortcut to the file. That how the start menu works. The Programs folder doesn't actually contain programs. It contains shortcuts to such.
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