microsoft/PowerToys

[Run] Apps don't launch proper folder (link target)

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#3,487 opened on May 22, 2020

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Description

From #3422, a user requested copy file path, we have open containing folder however.

When trying out "word", this actually opens up the LNK folder, not the exe folder.

Example: I search for word and i get C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

In reality it should be: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16"

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Research direction
Investigate the 'Open containing folder' implementation in PowerToys Run module; modify to resolve LNK shortcut targets before opening the folder.
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csharp
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desktop
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C#Windows shell programming
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