ShellLink ActiveX Control 1.0
Freeware.
e-mail : gatul@softhome.net
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

ShellLink ActiveX Control 1.0 can retrives and save all the information from a shortcut file(.lnk extension) which can be accessed by using various properties and methods of the control. It can even create a new shortcut file.

The features of the control are given below : 
  *Retrives and saves all the imformation from a shortcut file. 
  *Can create a new shortcut file. 
  *Retrives and changes (Path and Index)the overlaying icon which appears on    the shortcut files.
  *And more...

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation..
To install the control just run the Register.exe program provided with the control.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
The control is distributed as a zipfile(ShellLnk.zip) which contains the following files....
* ShellLink.ocx    The Actual control binary file
* ShellLink.chm    Help file in HTMLHelp format
* ReadMe.txt      The file you are reading now.
* Register.exe    Program to register the ActiveX Control
* Sample [DIR]    Directory which contains a VB sample.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dependencies...
(Built with Microsoft VisualC++ 6.0)
mfc42.dll version 6.00 or above
msvcrt.dll version 6.00 or above 

The sample application needs MSVBVM60.dll developed in VB.
      
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Distribution...
This software is FREEWARE,so you are free to distribute it on CDs or Web-sites.
Developers are free to distribute this control with their application.
However a notification message at the given e-mail address (gatul@softhome.net) would be highly appreciated.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Disclaimer
The author is not responsible for any kind of damages caused by using this control. You it at your own risk!!!.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMENTS, SUGGESTIONS ETC..
You are welcome to send any comments , suggestions to the given e-mail address. This product is continually being developed to add new features and your feedback would be of a great help.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------