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How to run a Windows Apps shortcut in a batch file?

Anonymous
2023-12-18T14:14:19+00:00

Hi,

I'm trying to open a couple of programs (OBS and the Minecraft Launcher) in a batch file that I will then make a shortcut for so I can launch them with one press of a key on my Num Pad. I was wondering how I could open the Minecraft Launcher in this batch file? The issue that I am having with this is that I cannot copy the path of the launcher file. I have the OBS file put in the batch file, but I just can't figure out how to open the Minecraft Launcher using the batch file.

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  1. Rodrigo Queiroz 71,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-12-18T14:56:43+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

    Press Windows + R, type shell:AppFolder and press enter. On the folder, locate the Minecraft Launcher, right click it an select "Create shortcut". It will create a Desktop shortcut.

    On the batch file, point it to run the UWP app shortcut from the Desktop.

    Example: start %userprofile%\Desktop\Xbox.lnk

    (.lnk is the shortcut extension)

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-18T15:10:08+00:00

    Thank you for

    A. Responding SUPER fast

    B. Solving my issue

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  3. Rodrigo Queiroz 71,670 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-12-18T15:37:21+00:00

    Great! Glad that it solved your issue.

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