Windows 10: Why does an action started from the context menu of a link mark the link as modified?

Discus and support Why does an action started from the context menu of a link mark the link as modified? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a "Jukebox" on my laptop, working with links to AutoHotKey scripts they call a script with path/filename as parameter. I have noticed, that when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Daniel_Schär, Jan 20, 2025.

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    Why does an action started from the context menu of a link mark the link as modified?


    I have a "Jukebox" on my laptop, working with links to AutoHotKey scripts they call a script with path/filename as parameter. I have noticed, that when calling another AutoHotKey script through the context menu e.g. "Try to open the record cover", the link file .lnk itself NOT the script or the music file is marked as modified. It shows up newer than the links I last added, when ordering the folder by modification date.This is also happening, when choosing the standard action from context menu, but when I simply double-click the link, it isn't marked as modified it stays, where it w

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Why does an action started from the context menu of a link mark the link as modified?

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