Add file and registry requirements to shortcuts

Show only the shortcuts that work

With XIA Links, show users only the shortcuts that work by setting file and registry requirements, keeping desktops clean and error‑free.

Screenshot of shortcut requirements in the XIA Links interface
Set file and registry requirements to control shortcut visibility

File requirements

Control shortcut availability by checking for specific files before they appear to users.

Use file requirements to:

  • Show shortcuts only when required files are present
  • Restrict shortcuts based on file version ranges
  • Hide shortcuts if certain files are detected
Screenshot of a shortcut file requirement in the XIA Links interface
Show shortcuts only when required files are present

Registry requirements

Ensure shortcuts only appear when the right registry keys or values exist on a computer.

Use registry requirements to:

  • Show shortcuts only when required keys exist
  • Display shortcuts when specific values are present
  • Control availability based on integer value ranges
  • Match string values against a regular expression
Screenshot of a shortcut registry requirement in the XIA Links interface
Control shortcut availability with registry checks

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