NoteHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Prevents the system from conducting a comprehensive search of the target drive to resolve a shortcut.
By default, when the system cannot find the target file for a shortcut (.lnk), it searches all paths associated with the shortcut. If the target file is located on an NTFS partition, the system then uses the target's file ID to find a path. If the resulting path is not correct, it conducts a comprehensive search of the target drive in an attempt to find the file.
When the value of this entry is 1, the system does not conduct the final drive search. It just displays a message explaining that the file is not found.
This entry stores the setting of the Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts Group Policy. Group Policy adds this entry to the registry with a value of 1 when you enable the policy. If you disable the policy or set it to Not configured, Group Policy deletes the entry from the registry and the system behaves as though the value is 0.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 (or not in registry) | The policy is disabled or not configured. The system conducts a comprehensive search of the target drive. |
| 1 | The policy is enabled. The system does not conduct the final drive search. It just displays a message explaining that the file is not found. |
To change the value of this entry, use Group Policy. This entry corresponds to the Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts policy (User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Start Menu & Taskbar).
Note
This entry only applies to target files on NTFS partitions. FAT partitions do not have this ID tracking and search capability.
Tip
For detailed information about particular Group Policy settings, see the Group Policy Reference (Gp.chm) on the Windows 2000 Resource Kit companion CD.
For general information about Group Policy, see Group Policy in Windows 2000 Help.
To see a table associating policies with their corresponding registry entries, see the Group Policy Reference Table.
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