Shortcut: Change path to open specific file.

I encountered this on a forum years ago.

In a shortcut's Properties it is possible to
add a specific file for the program to open
to by default.

Can't remember the correct syntax.

The program:
"C:\Program Files\paint.net\PaintDotNet.exe"

The file I want to use:
C:\Users\14152\Desktop\8Cx6C STOCK.png

Any clues?

W10 2004 - 19041.630

This should give you enough info:

paintdotnet: Protocol

The underlying question is 'what are the command line parameters for the program'?

Yes, use the information provided to launch the program with the appropriate parameter.

That's why we have found the information for you. Have you read the items for which links have been given? Those give you information you need.

Example: I wish to create a shortcut such that when I double click it, Wordpad is launched and opens a specific document.
In the create shortcut dialogue I browse as appropriate and create a string thus:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe" "C:\Users\dalaw\Desktop\Rakuten movie.rtf"

The first is the path to wordpad. The second is the document.


The shortcut with the wordpad icon to the top right is one I previously created like this.