
Making a Family Roots shortcut on your desktop - one that runs FR in a
window.
Lines in blue are the differences when using XP
Right click on a blank area of desktop
New
Shortcut
[command line=] c:\fr4\fr.exe [or whatever the path is]
[Type the location of the Item:] c:\fr4\fr.exe [or whatever the path is]
Next
[name of shortcut, I use FR4.4d]
[Type A name for this shortcut:, I use FR4.4d]
Next
Finish
Right click on resulting shortcut
Properties
Program tab
Put x in Close on exit box (may already be there)
Click on Choose Icon Change Iron
[filename box=] c:\fr4\fricon.ico [or your path to icon]
[look for icons in this file] c:\fr4\fricon.ico [or your path to icon]
OK
Screen tab
Under Usage pick Window
Click OK
Start FR via the new shortcut
Maximize (next to the X in upper right)
Exit FR - next time you start, it will be the maximized size