Group Policy includes the Shortcuts preference extension. For computers or users, this extension allows you to:
- Create a shortcut.
- Modify the properties of a shortcut.
- Delete a shortcut.
Getting started
You can create and configure Shortcut preference items for any domain-based Group Policy object (GPO). You configure the settings by editing a GPO using the Group Policy Management Console. When editing a GPO, you can find this preference extension at the following location:
Computer Configuration or User Configuration
└ Preferences
└ Windows Settings
└ Shortcuts
For information about how to use this extension to create and configure a preference item, see the following topics: