Where does the "Character Map" program executable reside in XP?

Question

Where does the "Character Map" program executable reside in Windows XP?

I want to point a short cut to it. I did so via right clicking on the menu icon, but when I try to use it, I get the message that it cannot be found.

Solution 1

On Windows XP it's located in:

%SystemRoot%\system32\charmap.exe

But, there should already be a shortcut in the Start Menu:

Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Character Map

Solution 2

You could also find where the executable reside when you open the application, then go to Task Manager, in Application tab right-click on application you want to find and select Go to process. A process of the application will be highlighted, right click on it and select Open File location.

This is possible in Windows 7, I don't know if Task managers of previous versions of Windows can do this though.

Comments

[Nathan Osman]

If you go to Start->Run, type charmap, and press enter - does the app come up?

[Xavierjazz]

Yes. I have access to it but I wish to reduce the movements needed to access it. Thanks.

[Xavierjazz]

Thanks. I know how to find it but I want to make it much easier to get to, so I want to put a shortcut on the task bar.

[Xavierjazz]

Thanks. You seem to have solved my problem. +1 plus accept. Yes the previous shortcut did not work. Best regards.

[ErikE]

No, previous versions can't do this, but winternals/sysinternals Process Explorer can.