Desktop shortcut creator - distributable via email
I would like to create a shortcut to a web app (URL) on the desktops of a large number of clients.
The present-day solution of service-desk operators doing it for them via TeamViewer is not sustainable.
Ultimately, they should click a link in an email and the shortcut should be created on the desktop. I was thinking along the line of a little Click-Once app. The link will be to the app's install page where they will have to download and run the setup file. I'm concerned that email servers may tag such a mail as dangerous. In addition, Click-Once introduces unnecessary complexities i.t.o security, framework dependencies etc.
Any better suggestions?
What I have tried:
I built a click-once app that creates a desktop shortcut, but it is fairly cumbersome given a large number of client machines and potential compatibility en dependency complications.
windows email clickonce desktop-shortcut
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
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I would like to create a shortcut to a web app (URL) on the desktops of a large number of clients.
The present-day solution of service-desk operators doing it for them via TeamViewer is not sustainable.
Ultimately, they should click a link in an email and the shortcut should be created on the desktop. I was thinking along the line of a little Click-Once app. The link will be to the app's install page where they will have to download and run the setup file. I'm concerned that email servers may tag such a mail as dangerous. In addition, Click-Once introduces unnecessary complexities i.t.o security, framework dependencies etc.
Any better suggestions?
What I have tried:
I built a click-once app that creates a desktop shortcut, but it is fairly cumbersome given a large number of client machines and potential compatibility en dependency complications.
windows email clickonce desktop-shortcut
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
I think you're trying too hard. Attach the shortcut file to the email. "Save as".
– Raymond Chen
Nov 13 at 2:13
@RaymondChen Thanks, tried this, but email servers block this file attachment.
– Matthys Du Toit
Nov 26 at 12:45
Then send a link to the shortcut.
– Raymond Chen
Nov 26 at 15:37
add a comment |
I would like to create a shortcut to a web app (URL) on the desktops of a large number of clients.
The present-day solution of service-desk operators doing it for them via TeamViewer is not sustainable.
Ultimately, they should click a link in an email and the shortcut should be created on the desktop. I was thinking along the line of a little Click-Once app. The link will be to the app's install page where they will have to download and run the setup file. I'm concerned that email servers may tag such a mail as dangerous. In addition, Click-Once introduces unnecessary complexities i.t.o security, framework dependencies etc.
Any better suggestions?
What I have tried:
I built a click-once app that creates a desktop shortcut, but it is fairly cumbersome given a large number of client machines and potential compatibility en dependency complications.
windows email clickonce desktop-shortcut
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
I would like to create a shortcut to a web app (URL) on the desktops of a large number of clients.
The present-day solution of service-desk operators doing it for them via TeamViewer is not sustainable.
Ultimately, they should click a link in an email and the shortcut should be created on the desktop. I was thinking along the line of a little Click-Once app. The link will be to the app's install page where they will have to download and run the setup file. I'm concerned that email servers may tag such a mail as dangerous. In addition, Click-Once introduces unnecessary complexities i.t.o security, framework dependencies etc.
Any better suggestions?
What I have tried:
I built a click-once app that creates a desktop shortcut, but it is fairly cumbersome given a large number of client machines and potential compatibility en dependency complications.
windows email clickonce desktop-shortcut
windows email clickonce desktop-shortcut
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
asked Nov 12 at 17:39
Matthys Du Toit
83421233
83421233
I think you're trying too hard. Attach the shortcut file to the email. "Save as".
– Raymond Chen
Nov 13 at 2:13
@RaymondChen Thanks, tried this, but email servers block this file attachment.
– Matthys Du Toit
Nov 26 at 12:45
Then send a link to the shortcut.
– Raymond Chen
Nov 26 at 15:37
add a comment |
I think you're trying too hard. Attach the shortcut file to the email. "Save as".
– Raymond Chen
Nov 13 at 2:13
@RaymondChen Thanks, tried this, but email servers block this file attachment.
– Matthys Du Toit
Nov 26 at 12:45
Then send a link to the shortcut.
– Raymond Chen
Nov 26 at 15:37
I think you're trying too hard. Attach the shortcut file to the email. "Save as".
– Raymond Chen
Nov 13 at 2:13
I think you're trying too hard. Attach the shortcut file to the email. "Save as".
– Raymond Chen
Nov 13 at 2:13
@RaymondChen Thanks, tried this, but email servers block this file attachment.
– Matthys Du Toit
Nov 26 at 12:45
@RaymondChen Thanks, tried this, but email servers block this file attachment.
– Matthys Du Toit
Nov 26 at 12:45
Then send a link to the shortcut.
– Raymond Chen
Nov 26 at 15:37
Then send a link to the shortcut.
– Raymond Chen
Nov 26 at 15:37
add a comment |
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I think you're trying too hard. Attach the shortcut file to the email. "Save as".
– Raymond Chen
Nov 13 at 2:13
@RaymondChen Thanks, tried this, but email servers block this file attachment.
– Matthys Du Toit
Nov 26 at 12:45
Then send a link to the shortcut.
– Raymond Chen
Nov 26 at 15:37