[Solved] Problem getting applications to launch

[foofiebeast]

Hello there, sorry I tried searching for this but couldn't find anyone having my exact problem.

When I try to use this to make the button launch itunes

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ProgramName3=Itunes
	ProgramPath3=C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes.exe

but nothing happens. If I take the ".exe" off it and click it then windows explorer opens and it takes me to that folder.

Alternatively if I do this

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ProgramName4=Chrome
	ProgramPath4=http://www.google.com

Chrome opens and it takes me to google.com

what am i doing wrong exactly? ( I am running windows 7)
thanks,

-foofie

[JamesAC]

Try putting quotes around the path. It may be an issue with the space in "program files"

[foofiebeast]

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ProgramName2=Lightroom
	ProgramPath2="C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Beta 2.exe"
	ProgramName3=Itunes
	ProgramPath3="C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes.exe"

tried with this example above, still no go. I thought maybe it was the "(x86)" so I tried it with a 64 bit program, but still nothing happens when I click them. I'm pretty stumped (which isn't saying much because I'm very new at this)

[JamesAC]

Ok in that case lets start from the beginning, which skin are you using?? Which version of rainmeter are you using and is it installed to the default locations??

[dragonmage]

iTunes.exe is probably not in the Program Files folder.

Maybe "C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe"

[foofiebeast]

Ok in that case lets start from the beginning, which skin are you using?? Which version of rainmeter are you using and is it installed to the default locations??

I'm using the second beta of Zues, yes I know it's not finished and is bound to possibly have problems, but a simple programpath command should work irregardless right? especially since I have it demontrated that it will in fact launch web addresses through my default browser.


I'm using rainmeter version 1.2 rev 320 (64-bit)


hmmm now this is interesting and maybe this could help shed light on why I am having problems.

my skins are located here

C:\Users\Foofiebeast\Documents\Rainmeter\Skins

while rainmeter appears to be located here

C:\Program Files\Rainmeter

does that sound like it might be causing an issue?

[foofiebeast]

iTunes.exe is probably not in the Program Files folder.

Maybe "C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe"

oh wow, not sure what I was thinking.
Haha, problem solved. Everything is linking correctly now, thanks.

thanks for the help everyone!

[JamesAC]

Ah didn't spot that, glad you got it working

[foofiebeast]

So not sure how I got this working before, but after a long absence and no recollection of what I had working (I had to reformat awhile back) none of these are working.

I am confused because I am sure I am using the right program locations (I am copying them from the program info themselves, and if I do it without adding .exe it open the folder to the program), but none of the programs are launching...any suggestions?

[foofiebeast]

nevermind..once again I am an idiot...exact same problem, luckily this time it only took me minutes to figure out on my own. I will not post the exact problem in case I do this again...I deserve to suffer.


Sumner - you have to link to the actual program inside the folder not just the folder - c'mon buddy.