Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts: registry value NoResolveSearchUserHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer

Policy ID
NoResolveSearch
Scope
User Configuration
Supported on
At least Windows 2000
Source
Administrative Templates (.admx) for Windows 11 2026 Update (26H2) (version 1.0)
Category
Start Menu and Taskbar

Registry

NoResolveSearch

-User