Frustrations with Windows: The ‘Open Application Location’ Feature

As a regular user of Windows, I’m sure many of you have encountered the somewhat puzzling function of right-clicking an application in the search menu and selecting ‘Open Application Location.’ More often than not, this action leads you to a folder filled with shortcuts rather than the actual application files you’re looking for. It begs the question: why does this feature exist in Windows 10?

In my experience, the utility of this function has been virtually nonexistent. I’ve never found myself genuinely in need of locating a shortcut when I needed the real deal. Typically, I’m searching for the physical location of an application, which often requires navigating through multiple folders in File Explorer, such as Local Disk > Program Files > [Developer Name] > [Application Name].

What I’m truly looking for is a more straightforward way to navigate to the application’s true file destination directly from the search results, rather than sifting through an endless list of shortcuts.

Is there a workaround or a setting within Windows that can modify this behavior? I’m eager to discover if there’s a more efficient method to pinpoint the actual program files without the hassle of additional navigation.

Let’s pool our knowledge and insights! If anyone knows of a solution or a clever workaround, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Cheers!