No shortcuts after default install - how to start cygwin?

V.99 v.99@seznam.cz
Sat Apr 26 15:04:00 GMT 2014


On 26.4.2014 11:35, ben modra wrote:
> Hi,
> After performing a standard (default) install using setup-x86.exe,
> there are no shortcuts in the start menu or desktop.  I don't really
> mind but don't know how to initiate cygwin without it.
>
> Its a work pc, which means I have little control over the system, and
> it has been meddled with quite a bit.  Running XP.  It quite common
> for this to happen on installing software, and I usually just make a
> desktop shortcut. Must be unusual for others because I can't find any
> reference to it in the archives.
>
> Can you please tell me how to run cygwin without the shortcut?
>
> Thanks
Hi,

target of my shortcut is
C:\cygwin\bin\mintty.exe -i /Cygwin-Terminal.ico -
It is shortcut made by cygwins setup on windows xp.

-- 

.: Vlado :.


--
Problem reports:       http://cygwin.com/problems.html
FAQ:                   http://cygwin.com/faq/
Documentation:         http://cygwin.com/docs.html
Unsubscribe info:      http://cygwin.com/ml/#unsubscribe-simple



More information about the Cygwin mailing list