That link in your comment looks to be modifying a .lnk
shortcut file's target property.
Python with PyWin32:
- Reading the target of a .lnk file in Python?
- Modify Windows unicode shortcuts using Python
- https://stackoverflow.com/a/6806426/478656
or PowerShell:
The default explorer link might be in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\