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I'm having a slight problem and i think it's due to Command Prompt. I'm trying to rename a system directory. It works on normal directories but not windows system dirs. I'm trying to do this the easitest way possible:
Any way around this?Code:Private Sub cF_Click()
On Error Resume Next
Dim command1 As String
command1 = "rename %homedrive%\RECYCLER RecyclebinBACKUP"
Shell "Cmd.exe /k" & command1, vbNormalFocus
End Sub
Why do you need to rename windows system file(s)?
It looks to me that he is trying to create a backup of the recycle bin.
But its being renamed not copied?
You have to remove the hidden and system attribute of the folder before you can rename it. You should also add a space after the "/k" part of your string...
The reason i'm renaming the recycle bin is because if you rename "recycler" Windows creates a new recycle bin which solves about 80% of recycle bin problems.
Sorry if I sound "mean" or anything like that, but..
Why would you need to write a program to do it for you? Can't you just go into windows explorer and rename it?
This is what I was getting at. Besides, how often do you really have Recycle Bin troubles?Quote:
Originally Posted by Narfy
I never have in way too many years to mention.
No but renaming the recycle bin would then solve 80% of the none problems you have... :) Actually I've never heard that renaming the recycle bin would fix any problem, but if it does it does. And if it does I can understand why one would put that in a program, if it's a part of a larger program that analyzes and fix many known issues with Windows.Quote:
Originally Posted by RobDog888
But he could use the LineTo API function. But that would also require him to create a pen and select it into the hDC and then call MoveToEx before using the LineTo function. However I don't think he fully understands the code he's using already and introducing all GDI functions at once might not be the best idea :).
It's not for me lol, i solved it anyway just used SetAttr ("C:\RECYCLER"), vbNormal and everything wokred fine. Thanks anyway
You mean exactly as I suggested...?Quote:
Originally Posted by BefunMunkToloGen
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Originally Posted by Joacim Andersson