How to search for shortcuts (Windows)

Question

Hi,

how can I search only for shortcuts on my Win10 system?
I tried to use *.Ink in the file name folder, but my shortcuts were not found.

Due to the answer of the question
//qa.mythicsoft.com/10512/how-do-permanently-exclude-a-group-of-files-from-my-searches
I could imagine to setup a Persistent Search Filter with my own File Name preset, where I define something like "shortcuts only". but I don't have these filter special options:

How may I get this special select combo box between file name filter and case sensitive button?

Answer 1

In your screenshot it looks like you have used Ink instead of lnk. Try this:

File name: *.lnk

Comments

Thanks for this hint, that was the reason.
Oh my god, how stupid am I? Sorry for the question.

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Holy crap, I consider myself a long-time Windows power user; I'm 28, and I was today years old when I learned that shortcuts aren't INK files, thanks to you. I'm not sure whether to feel humbled, or incredibly stupid, but I thank you.