Open 2 programs by clicking on one icon?

Question

I want to open itunes and an add on program at the same time by clicking on the itunes icon only. can this be done?

thanks

Answer 1

You haven't said what operating system you are using.

In windows write a batch file - http://www.tnd.com/camosun/elex130/dosba...

Open up notepade from Start > Run > type notepad and press return.

In the notepad window type in:

[filepath to ITunes]

[filepath to addon]

click file save as, change filetype to all files, and a filename of ITunes.bat

Save this to your desktop.

How to change an Icon in windows: http://www.ofzenandcomputing.com/zanswer...

Hope this helps

Answer 2

MINIMISE QUESTION ADDED TO BOTTOM OF ANSWER

Write a small batch file that calls both executeables, and give i the same icon as iTunes and call it iTunes

Open Notepad and type the following :

start /D"C:\Program Files\iTunes\" iTunes.exe

start notepad.exe

exit

You may need to change the path of where iTunes.exe is, and you will need to change the second line to start your other application (I just used notepad as a test).

Save the file on your machine and call it iTunes.bat

On your desktop create a shortcut to the .bat file, and call it iTunes.  Using the properties window you'll be able to change the Icon to look like a normal iTunes shortcut.

To open the second app minimised, try

start /D"C:\Temp\" /MIN testapp.exe

obviously with the path and app name changed to fit your requirements.  Hope that helps

Answer 3

I'm not sure if any OS can do it, but you should be able to make a small program by yourself using a Visual-Basic, Game-Maker or another simple programming tool.

Program should work like this:

1. opens itunes

2. opens your add-on program

3. closes itself.

I just tried to make program like this on Game-Maker and found out that it is no use it loads it self really long time and the effect is minor and probably you won't be pleased with it...

So i advice you to have a custom tool bar in which you put 2 icons and opening them both is two clicks away :D

First make a folder with shortcuts of your programs and then right click task-bar and select toolbars -> new toolbar, select a directory with your shortcuts and you are ready. If you want you can change its position and appearance

Answer 4

Yes, you can do it..