Allow the use of remote paths in file shortcut icons

Policy ID
EnableShellShortcutIconRemotePath
Scope
Computer Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Windows Components › File Explorer

Description

This policy setting determines whether remote paths can be used for file shortcut (.lnk file) icons.

If you enable this policy setting, file shortcut icons are allowed to be obtained from remote paths.

If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, file shortcut icons that use remote paths are prevented from being displayed.

Note: Allowing the use of remote paths in file shortcut icons can expose users’ computers to security risks.

Registry

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
  • EnableShellShortcutIconRemotePathREG_DWORD

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