My remote desktop server users are having a lot of problems because, from time to time, one shortcut on their desktop loses its path.
The program is installed in C:\MyApp\app.exe but due to app design, it must be mounted through network share. Thus, the shared is created as:
T: -> \SERVER\Myapp
And from there I create the shortcut which has on its path: T:\app.exe
Everything goes well but, randomly in time, the path goes back from T:\app.exe to C:\MyApp\app.exe and stops working.
This is a 2012R2 box but I cannot find any clue as to what this is happening.
Any hints?
This is a default feature of Windows. To disable in group policy, enable this setting:
User > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer:
Do not track Shell shortcuts during roaming
You should also enable these settings:
User > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar:
Do not use the search-based method when resolving shell shortcuts
Do not use the tracking-based method when resolving shell shortcuts