Windows 10: How do I search for files of type "shortcut?"

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  1. GF1701
    GF1701 Win User

    How do I search for files of type "shortcut?"


    I found the Microsoft page describing Advanced Query Syntax for Windows Explorer file search, but it does not specifically address shortcut files and I can't figure out how to do it. I tried "kind: shortcut", but that just showed a few folders and files that had "shortcut" in the name. Then I tried "file kind: shortcut", but that finds nothing. Anyone know how to specify this search?

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    GF1701, Oct 18, 2020
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  2. TERRACE
    terrace Win User

    Screensaver shortcut

    I did this"
    Search Results

    I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

    • Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
    • Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
    • Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
    • Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.How do I search for files of type "shortcut?" :)
     
    terrace, Oct 18, 2020
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  3. AUTUMN20
    Autumn20 Win User
    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Oct 18, 2020
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  4. AUTUMN20
    Autumn20 Win User

    How do I search for files of type "shortcut?"

    Shortcut key for "My Stuff" ?

    Using Windows 10, here's the steps I'm taking to search for files on the computer:

    • Click Start Menu (or tap the Windows key on the keyboard)
    • Start typing a search term
    • Click "My Stuff"
    • When it finds your file, click it to make the file open
    • If you want to open File Explorer and peruse similar files without opening files:
      • After clicking "My Stuff" (in Step 3) go to the bottom area under "Other places to look" and click "File Explorer"
      • File Explorer opens

      Question: I don't want to use the mouse to click "My Stuff" in step 3. Is there a shortcut key?
     
    Autumn20, Oct 18, 2020
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