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SnippingTool on ObjectDock?

May 20, 2008 6:52:03 PM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Does anyone know how to put the SnippingTool.exe on Windows Vista onto the ObjectDock?

I did it once a few months back.

When I try to do it now, it won't work.  The icon appears on ObjectDock, but the program won't run.

Anyone?
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Reply #1 May 20, 2008 7:09:21 PM
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Here's the link address:%SystemRoot%\system32\SnippingTool.exe
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Reply #2 May 21, 2008 10:28:01 AM
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I tried that, but when I click the new shortcut, it says:

"Windows cannot find 'C:\Windows\System32\SnippingTool.exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.

Strange because the file is there.
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Reply #3 May 21, 2008 11:07:02 AM
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I have object dock plus and it works for me. Did you update object dock with stardock central? maybe it will work after
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Reply #4 May 21, 2008 1:37:46 PM
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don't enter C:\Windows... start with %SystemRoot%... it should work.
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Reply #5 May 21, 2008 5:22:38 PM
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Nope doesn't work.

I can't u nderstand it

I'm using the free version of ObjectDock.
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Reply #6 May 22, 2008 3:01:57 AM
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I run vista, and I've found the best way to add something like that is to pin it to your start menu, then just "drag and drop" it where you want it in your dock. It works, and when I open dock entry properties, the link shows up as, C:\Windows\System32\SnippingTool.exe if that helps at all.
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Reply #7 May 22, 2008 9:37:58 AM
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I've tried that and end up with the same error message.

I can't understand it
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Reply #8 May 24, 2008 12:32:17 AM
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I'm also using Vista 64 bit if that makes a difference?
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Reply #9 June 11, 2008 12:35:50 AM
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For what it's worth, I've noticed that on my Laptop (Vista Business-32), the Snipping tool works fine from the dock. On my desktop (Vista Ultimate-64) the Snipping tool will not work from the dock.

I dunno why...
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Reply #10 June 11, 2008 8:51:14 AM
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I'll bet it has to do with those extra 32 bits. 
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Reply #11 November 22, 2008 1:06:13 PM
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You have to do the following:

-Start - All Programs - Accessories - Right Click on SnippingTool - Open file location.

Copy SnippingTool.exe and paste it to any other folder on your pc. Now you can create a shortcut on objectdock.

 

There seems to be a windows vista 64bit bug with some files in the system32 directory.

 

 

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Reply #12 November 24, 2008 10:22:42 AM
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Problem Solved!

Indeed! You da man! Karma'd!

Thanks for your help.

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