System Information:
For more general information about how to open LNK files, file extension lnk and registry you can read one of the following articles: Windows registry - Windows registry is included in modern Windows operating systems to replace the older INI files which also contained system configuration.
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Symptoms
Inability to open .LNK files and other critical malfunctions can arise when the Windows operating system becomes overloaded with invalid system references, as well as corrupted and deleted registry files. These problems commonly occur due to a lack of regular PC maintenance. As a computer operating system gets older, errors and crashes start to become more frequent and problematic.
Solution
Our recommended solution is to download and install the .LNK File Repair Tool. This tool has been designed to diagnose and repair various Windows issues while simultaneously increasing system performance, optimizing memory, improving security and fine tuning your PC for maximum reliability.
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Recommended: To repair .LNK file errors, use this software package; Reimage. This repair tool has been proven to identify and fix .LNK file errors and other Windows problems with very high efficiency.
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What causes errors and performance problems? Windows errors can occur for a number of reasons, including programs not installing or uninstalling properly, malware, system conflicts, Active X errors, and the most common, registry errors. PC registry errors occur over time due to the constant writing, editing and deleting of information from your computer's registry over time as programs are installed, modified and removed.
Over time, conflicts and errors can occur due to a buildup of unnecessary registry entries as well as partially deleted and incorrect information. Many malware and spyware programs can also cause unwanted changes to your PC registry, which leads to the errors and reduced PC performance you are likely experiencing. In some cases, registry errors can be occurring without you noticing. They are still harmful and should be fixed regularly.
We recommend downloading Reimage to optimize your PC's performance and stability. This repair tool has been proven to identify and fix ActiveX and Windows registry errors, delete junk files, temporary files and processes, decrease startup times, restore lost memory on your hard drive, protect confidential information, open unknown files, defrag your PC, remove malware and other various errors. Reimage makes your computer run smoothly and at its maximum potential.
To avoid any further damage to your PC it is essential to repair all of these errors. Note: trying to repair manually registry related errors, puts your computer at risk for complete system failure. In this scenario, we advise you to contact a PC technician. For instant and automated Registry repair we strongly recommend the featured solution.
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) in our database
Below, you can find answers to the following questions:
- What is the .lnk file?
- Which program can create the .lnk file?
- Where can you find a description of the .lnk format?
- What can convert .lnk files to a different format?
- Which MIME-type is associated with the .lnk extension?
Windows Shortcut
LNK file is a Microsoft Windows Shortcut. A Shortcut is a file that provides a link to another file.
Category: Other files
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Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic string (ASCII): -
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Shortcut Article
Executable File
Windows Desktop Shortcut
Windows My Documents Shortcut
Windows Compressed Folder Shortcut
Other types of files may also use the .lnk file extension. If you have helpful information about .lnk extension, write to us!
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar extensions in our database:
Tablet PC Digital Ink
My Notes Keeper Notebook
KNK Studio Cutting Docment
NUKE Script
ArchiCAD PlotMaker Layout Book
Microsoft Outlook 2003 E-mail Cookies Data
OpenInsight LK Data
Sothink Logo Maker Logo
Sprint-Layout Macro File
The .lnk filename extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
ink (1), pnk (1), nk (1), lnm (1), lmk (1), lgk (1), knk (1), nlk (1), mnk (1), ln (1), lk (1), lbk (1)
Can't open a .lnk file?
If you want to open a .lnk file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .lnk association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:
Windows can't open this file:
File: example.lnk
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
File: example.lnk
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To change file associations:
- Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
- In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
- Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.
Supported operating systems
Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
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