can't start google chrome with script.

[speedi]

The follwing command (I have tried several versions) does not start the browser... the path to chrome.exe is correct (copied from quick launch toolbar). It just does nothing. run in Scite editor gives me no clues... Thanks for any help... Jim

run('C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Mihalski\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe "http:\\www.accuweather.com"', "", @SW_MAXIMIZE)

this command with iexplore wokrs fine.

run('C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE "http:\\www.accuweather.com"', "", @SW_MAXIMIZE)

[cherdeg]

Hi,

my version of chrome is definitely not installed in "C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Mihalski\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\", but in "C:\Program Files\Chrome\". Please re-check that path - only the fact that there exists a "chrom.exe" doesn't mean it's the main executable.

Regards,

Chris

[Juvigy]

Is chrome your default browser? If yes you can use shellexecute()

[speedi]

Chris, I was also suprised at the path.. I did check "program files" not there and I checked the actual path as shown in the script and sure enough chrome.exe is there.... It is the exact Path from more than one goggle chrome shortcuts properties... see attachment...

Hi,

my version of chrome is definitely not installed in "C:\Documents and Settings\Jim Mihalski\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\", but in "C:\Program Files\Chrome\". Please re-check that path - only the fact that there exists a "chrom.exe" doesn't mean it's the main executable.

Regards,

Chris

[weaponx]

Problem 1: Your url's aren't even formatted correctly.

Problem 2: You need a command line switch for Chrome, you can't just tack on the url after chrome.exe

[speedi]

You are the man! the following worked correctly..

ShellExecute("chrome.exe", "http:\\www.accuweather.com","","")

I am still perplexed why my run command did not work!!!

Thank you...

[speedi]

Juvigy,, Thanks again..

My desired web page:

ShellExecute("chrome.exe", "http://www.accuweather.com/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&zipChg=1&zipcode=18101&metric=0","","")

Works perfectly.... Danke, Grazie, Merci beaucoup

[jvanegmond]

Problem 2: You need a command line switch for Chrome, you can't just tack on the url after chrome.exe

You, Sir, are a fraud and an impostor.

Joking aside,

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6002]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.

C:\Users\Jos>cd "C:\Users\Jos\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application\"

C:\Users\Jos\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\Application>chrome.exe http://www.icanh
ascheezburger.com

this works!

[weaponx]

I'm going to be honest. I don't even use Chrome, I was just guessing lol.

[jvanegmond]

I'm going to be honest. I don't even use Chrome, I was just guessing lol.

Haha kudo's for admitting.