hi Patrick,

    There is an API, fCreateShellLink (vbstkit6.dll) which creates Icons 
on desktop or in Start Menu -> programs. Just ask for a confirmation 
before calling the API.

Hope this helps,

N.T.GOPALAKRISHNAN

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: LaFerriere, Patrick M.
  To: professional vb
  Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 2:07 AM
  Subject: [pro_vb] Installation question


  Does anybody know how to install a desktop icon when the installation 
program runs. IE Prompt user to place icon on desktop?

  Thanks
  -Pat