Sticky Notes, Object Dock and Win 7 64-Bit
A quick fix guide
Monday, December 26, 2011 by Cyberworld | Discussion: Docks
This is not a question or an extensive guide, just a quick resource for a workaround an issue.
Apparently when you want Sticky Notes to run from Object Dock, you can't point the shortcut to the usual address of the application which is this:
C:\Windows\System32\StikyNot.exe
I looked around the web for a solution, but couldn't find one, so I started experimenting. The solution is very simple. Just point your shortcut to this address:
C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-stickynotes-app_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_493ba8a4d2fc9697\StikyNot.exe
Problem solved! I hope this helps some people. 
Reply #3 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 6:52 PM
Indeed...I've been away for a long long time...I'm back occasionally now. Still active in design, but gearing all energy towards research now. 
Reply #4 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 7:03 PM
Thanks for the handy tip. 
You get a similar error when trying to add Snipping Tool. Do you have a fix for that as well?
Reply #5 Wednesday, December 28, 2011 7:25 AM
I don't use the Snipping Tool, but it is a very similar process. Try this: C:\Windows\winsxs\amd64_microsoft-windows-snippingtool-app_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_f5b8f3d6a353fa89\SnippingTool.exe
In general programs that don't seem to work in 64-bit, do retain a copy of themselves somewhere in the Winsxs folder for backwards compatibility with 32-bit programs.
Reply #6 Thursday, May 10, 2012 11:35 AM
You can add a shortcut for Snipping Tool by using this link:
C:\Windows\Sysnative\SnippingTool.exe
This will allow the Snipping Tool to funcion in ObjectDock.
Hope this helps everyone.
Reply #7 Thursday, May 10, 2012 4:34 PM
You beat me red... I hate typing alphabet soup and like that way better. Works great. Either way it has something to do with linking anything in the system folder - to prevent bugs and exploits and all that. (then why can't they use the sysnative route?)
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Reply #1 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 12:43 PM
Hi Harry! Long time no see. I hope all is well with you.