Here's the code from a batch file:
@echo off
rem add desktop icon
"C:\Program Files\shortcut.exe" /f:"%userprofile%\desktop\Knowledge NoteBook.lnk" /a:c /t:"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" /p:"http://127.0.0.1:8600/knb2/index.cfm?more=1" /i:"C:\Program Files\kn12.ico" /r:1 /d:"Knowledge NoteBook"
that used to work for the last two years under Windows XP, Vista and 7. But lately when I try it with Windows 7 Professional it does not do anything and I don't receive any error messages. I even turned off AV. All required files are in the correct paths.