finding path to an .exe file

[Leo Kline]

I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop for
Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on the
shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me where the
"SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the line "Target"
but just shows the name of the file and not its location. In XP The line
"target" would show the path. How do I find the path?

 

[Mike Torello]

I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop for
Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on the
shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me where the
"SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the line "Target"
but just shows the name of the file and not its location. In XP The line
"target" would show the path. How do I find the path?

I am experiencing deja vu all over again.

Why are you starting a new thread about the exact same issue as your
other one??

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

 

[Leo Kline]

Mine is 64 bit-so what are my choices?

INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop for
Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on the
shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me where
the "SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the line
"Target" but just shows the name of the file and not its location. In XP
The line "target" would show the path. How do I find the path?

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

Open the program and then view the executable file and path via Task
Manager.

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Mine is 64 bit-so what are my choices?

INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop for
Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on the
shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me where
the "SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the line
"Target" but just shows the name of the file and not its location. In XP
The line "target" would show the path. How do I find the path?

 

[Leo Kline]

I opened Excel-then task manager, and all it showd me was the name of the
application-not the exe location

Open the program and then view the executable file and path via Task
Manager.

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Mine is 64 bit-so what are my choices?

INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop for
Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on the
shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me where
the "SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the line
"Target" but just shows the name of the file and not its location. In
XP The line "target" would show the path. How do I find the path?

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I opened Excel-then task manager, and all it showd me was the name of the
application-not the exe location

Open the program and then view the executable file and path via Task
Manager.

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

Mine is 64 bit-so what are my choices?
INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop for
Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on the
shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me
where the "SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the
line "Target" but just shows the name of the file and not its location.
In XP The line "target" would show the path. How do I find the path?

 

[Leo Kline]

THANK YOU-This works !

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I opened Excel-then task manager, and all it showd me was the name of
the application-not the exe location

Open the program and then view the executable file and path via Task
Manager.

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


Mine is 64 bit-so what are my choices?
INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop
for Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on
the shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells me
where the "SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me the
line "Target" but just shows the name of the file and not its
location. In XP The line "target" would show the path. How do I find
the path?

 

[Ramesh Srinivasan, MS-MVP]

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

THANK YOU-This works !

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog

I opened Excel-then task manager, and all it showd me was the name of
the application-not the exe location
Open the program and then view the executable file and path via Task
Manager.

Configure Task Manager to display full path of running processes:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/configure-task-manager-to-display-full-path-of-running-processes/


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


Mine is 64 bit-so what are my choices?
INFO: How Windows Installer Shortcuts Work:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/243630

Determine the target path of Windows Installer Shortcuts:
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/determine-the-target-path-of-windows-installer-shortcuts/
(This tool does not work in Vista 64-bit)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
The Winhelponline Blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I am tryigng to learn Vista-64 bit. I have a shortcut on my desktop
for Excel. I want to find the .exe file for excel. RIght clicking on
the shortcut and looking at either Properties/general (which tells
me where the "SHORTCUT "is located or Properties /shortcut gives me
the line "Target" but just shows the name of the file and not its
location. In XP The line "target" would show the path. How do I find
the path?