Permit executable shortcuts on desktop in Windows 7 Pro and up

article #328, updated 4852 days ago

Shortcuts to executables on the network, in Windows 7, always bring up that pesky “Do you want to run this file” message. To eliminate these in Windows 7 Professional and up, use gpedit.msc:

User Configuration >
Administrative Templates >
Windows Components >
Attachment Manager

and add “*.exe” to “Inclusion list for moderate risk file types”.

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