In Windows 10, how can I make Internet Shortcuts show the URL extension?

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All the methods I used to use, including my trusty .reg file

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\InternetShortcut]
"EditFlags"=-
"IsShortcut"=-
"NeverShowExt"=-

I rebooted after applying it, but they still don't seem to show the .URL extension.

Any idea how to get that to show?

Trel

Posted 2017-10-12T14:05:05.883

Reputation: 131

You should be able to use the same method you have always used. – Ramhound – 2017-10-12T14:09:32.787

Is "hide extensions for known file types" checked off in folder options? – BrianC – 2017-10-12T14:36:24.477

Nope. It's not enabled, the machine isn't domain joined (so no overriding policy) and it was rebooted multiple times since. – Trel – 2017-10-12T15:45:43.740

Answers

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I found what I needed to do, in addition to removing those entries from

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\InternetShortcut

I ALSO had to remove them from

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\IE.AssocFile.URL

Removing it from both, then rebooting, now shows the .URL extension and allows editing.

Trel

Posted 2017-10-12T14:05:05.883

Reputation: 131

Asked: 2017-10-12T14:05:05.883

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Active: 2017-10-12T15:52:43.477