AA> reference works, which is inside yet another  shortcut
AA> folder.  The entire link file name is -
AA> 	C:\Win95\Writer's Block\References.lnk
Exactly what in the world are you trying to do?
I can't figure out from your code because you assumed you needed explorer and 
started coding.
Tell me the FUNCTION you are trying to accomplish and lets go from there.  
What are you trying to perform from within word?
Bob
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