Windows 10: File Explorer: Restore functionality for opening shortcuts in the same window

Discus and support File Explorer: Restore functionality for opening shortcuts in the same window in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When in File Explorer, there are certain strings that can be typed into the address bar that will allow you to navigate to said item. For example,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TradeMarkRobery, Dec 4, 2023.

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    File Explorer: Restore functionality for opening shortcuts in the same window


    When in File Explorer, there are certain strings that can be typed into the address bar that will allow you to navigate to said item. For example, typing in "downloads" and pressing enter causes File Explorer to navigate to the Downloads folder. Typing in "documents" and pressing will cause File Explorer to navigate to the Documents folder.If you create a shortcut to a folder for example, Folder A on the Desktop Folder A - Shortcut.lnk, you can then type the name of the shortcut into the address bar in File Explorer Folder A - Shortcut.lnk, hit enter, and it will navigate to the location

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File Explorer: Restore functionality for opening shortcuts in the same window

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