How to find the Target *.exe file of *.appref-ms

Question

I have to make a Backup of the Program running from the file *.appref-ms
When i Opened the File GitHub.appref-ms using text editor i found

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Answer 1

The appref-ms file does not point to the exe. When you hit that shortcut, it invokes the deployment manifest at the deployment provider url and checks for updates. It checks the application manifest (yourapp.exe.manifest) to see what files to download, and this file contains the definition of the entry point (i.e. the exe).