The Frustration of Finding Application Locations in Windows 10
As a Windows 10 user, you may have encountered a peculiar feature that can be quite frustrating. Have you ever right-clicked on an application in the search menu and selected “Open file location” only to land in a folder filled with shortcuts? This common experience often leaves us wondering about the practicality of this feature.
Despite the convenience of having quick access to shortcuts, many users, including myself, rarely find themselves needing to locate a shortcut. More often than not, we seek to discover the actual installation path of the application, such as navigating through the Local Disk and Program Files directories (for example, C:\Program Files\XYZ Developer\XYZ Application).
You may be asking: is there any way to change this default behavior and directly access the true program location instead of the shortcuts? Unfortunately, it seems that this aspect of Windows 10 has not been optimized for user efficiency.
If you’re like me and tired of this roundabout method, you might want to explore alternative ways to find the actual application files. One option is to use Windows File Explorer directly, which allows for a more structured approach to navigating through your files. Another method could involve utilizing the properties option available for the application shortcut, where you can often find a target path leading to the true program location.
In conclusion, while the “Open file location” feature does provide some level of convenience, it doesn’t always serve the user’s needs effectively. For those of us who want direct access to the application files, it remains an ongoing challenge within Windows 10’s interface.
If you’ve found any tips or tricks for accessing application locations more efficiently, feel free to share them in the comments! Your insights could help others navigate this frustrating feature.
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