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General discussionIs there a way to make desktop shortcuts from GOG Galaxy?(12 posts)(12 posts)
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Posted March 23, 2016
As the title asks.

Edit: Actually I went into the GOG Galaxy files in Program Files x86 found the shortcut to the program within the galaxy launcher, and created a desktop shortcut.
Post edited March 23, 2016 by Dartpaw86
Posted March 23, 2016
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Dartpaw86: As the title asks.

Edit: Actually I went into the GOG Galaxy files in Program Files x86 found the shortcut to the program within the galaxy launcher, and created a desktop shortcut.
After installation? I don't think so.

Before installation? Once the installation window pops-up, you'll see a checkbox with the words "Create a Desktop Shortcut" next to it (check attached image). Check it and a shortcut should be created, once the installation is complete.
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Posted March 24, 2016
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Dartpaw86: As the title asks.

Edit: Actually I went into the GOG Galaxy files in Program Files x86 found the shortcut to the program within the galaxy launcher, and created a desktop shortcut.
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Grargar: After installation? I don't think so.

Before installation? Once the installation window pops-up, you'll see a checkbox with the words "Create a Desktop Shortcut" next to it (check attached image). Check it and a shortcut should be created, once the installation is complete.
So what I did with "Program Files x86" may be corruptible?
Post edited March 24, 2016 by Dartpaw86
Posted March 24, 2016
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Grargar: After installation? I don't think so.

Before installation? Once the installation window pops-up, you'll see a checkbox with the words "Create a Desktop Shortcut" next to it (check attached image). Check it and a shortcut should be created, once the installation is complete.
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Dartpaw86: So what I did with "Program Files x86" may be corruptible?
Corruptible? No. The shortcuts in your Program Files will work fine, they just won't use Galaxy's "features" like tracking play time or achievements.
Posted March 24, 2016
You mean like that one?
Posted March 24, 2016
Thanks :)
Posted January 01, 2019
Click on Windows C .. Program Files x86 ..GOG... GAMES ...OPEN the game file and scroll to the game launcher.. Drag and drop to your desktop for a shortcut.
Posted June 20, 2019
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Dartpaw86: As the title asks.

Edit: Actually I went into the GOG Galaxy files in Program Files x86 found the shortcut to the program within the galaxy launcher, and created a desktop shortcut.
1.Make shortcut file and open properties.

2.Change format of "Target:".
Example
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Antihero\Antihero.exe"
-> "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1417678837 /path="C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Antihero"

You can check gameId in game folder.
"goggame-*********(gameId).hashdb"

3.Change "Start in:" to "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy"
Posted January 28, 2021
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Dartpaw86: As the title asks.

Edit: Actually I went into the GOG Galaxy files in Program Files x86 found the shortcut to the program within the galaxy launcher, and created a desktop shortcut.
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sukebandeka: 1.Make shortcut file and open properties.

2.Change format of "Target:".
Example
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Antihero\Antihero.exe"
-> "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1417678837 /path="C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Antihero"

You can check gameId in game folder.
"goggame-*********(gameId).hashdb"

3.Change "Start in:" to "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy"
I just want to say thank you. It worked like a charm. Lost my shortcut and cloud sync after moving Cyberpunk from a Sata to NVMe. Your response helped me restore the settings. Again, Thank you.
Posted June 01, 2021
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Dartpaw86: As the title asks.

Edit: Actually I went into the GOG Galaxy files in Program Files x86 found the shortcut to the program within the galaxy launcher, and created a desktop shortcut.
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sukebandeka: 1.Make shortcut file and open properties.

2.Change format of "Target:".
Example
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Antihero\Antihero.exe"
-> "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1417678837 /path="C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\Antihero"

You can check gameId in game folder.
"goggame-*********(gameId).hashdb"

3.Change "Start in:" to "C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy"
Thanks a lot bro, being looking for same info for a few months and it worked launching the GOG client besides my Cyberpunk, appreciate it
Post edited June 01, 2021 by Snaker022
Posted February 07, 2022
Hello, sorry for digging out old thread, but is there a way to add command line arguments to such a GOG desktop? The problem is, I want to have two shortcuts: one that runs No Man's Sky with GOG Galaxy in normal mode, and one that runs No Man's Sky with GOG Galaxy in VR. Then, I'd need something like
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1446213994 /path="E:\Games\No Man's Sky" /commandLineArgument="-HmdEnable 1"
Posted February 07, 2022
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PiotrekDG: Hello, sorry for digging out old thread, but is there a way to add command line arguments to such a GOG desktop? The problem is, I want to have two shortcuts: one that runs No Man's Sky with GOG Galaxy in normal mode, and one that runs No Man's Sky with GOG Galaxy in VR. Then, I'd need something like
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe" /command=runGame /gameId=1446213994 /path="E:\Games\No Man's Sky" /commandLineArgument="-HmdEnable 1"
Check in Galaxy for the game, to the right of play, click that and see if there is Additional Executables. There may already be a NMSVR option there, assuming it has it's own VR executable.
If not:
Manage Installation > Configure > Launch Parameters - Custom Executables.

If you're just wanting shortcuts that open galaxy or something I don't know as I don't do that.
Post edited February 07, 2022 by Swissy88
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