Copy shortcuts back to files

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I have a large number of lists (folders containing shortcuts). I would like
to copy the orignal files these shortcuts point to, to another computer.
When ever I copy, I only get the shortcuts. I am hoping there is a simple
solution rather than tracing each shortcut back to its original file and
coping it.
 
Ronnie,

Unless I'm misinterpreting your situation, simply use the 'Files & Settings
Transfer Wizard' located at: Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools.
To continue using your shortcuts after moving, all folders & files names
related to those shortcuts must be exactly the same as the old computer.

Drew
 
Ronnie said:
I have a large number of lists (folders containing shortcuts).
I would like to copy the orignal files these shortcuts point to,
to another computer. When ever I copy, I only get the shortcuts.
I am hoping there is a simple solution rather than tracing each
shortcut back to its original file and coping it.
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Hi,

You can use e.g. a VBScript to do this.

Some code examples:

Subject: Re: Copying files behind links
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/msg/f2e8cac8e7870625?dmode=source

Subject: Re: need help with a VBScript - copies files behind links to
another location
http://groups.google.com/group/micr...cript/msg/e31951b90a3d5a09?dmode=source&hl=en
 
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