ThioJoe
/ Get_All_Shell_Folder_Shortcuts.ps1
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Fetches all shell folders from Windows Registry and creates a shortcut to each, while attempting to determine the proper name and icon. Also outputs CSV file with results.
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| # NOTE - THIS SCRIPT IS NOW OBSOLETE - SEE MY OTHER REPO FOR A MUCH MORE COMPREHENSIVE TOOL: https://github.com/ThioJoe/Windows-Super-God-Mode | |
| # Get All Shell Folder Shortcuts Script (Updated 8/10/2024) | |
| # Original source: https://gist.github.com/ThioJoe/16eac0ea7d586c4edba41b454b58b225 | |
| # This PowerShell script is designed to find and create shortcuts for all special shell folders in Windows. | |
| # These folders can be identified through their unique Class Identifiers (CLSIDs) or by their names. | |
| # The script also generates CSV files listing these folders and associated tasks/links. | |
| # How to Use: | |
| # 1. Open PowerShell and navigate to the path containing this script using the 'cd' command. |