File extension lnk is used for files that represent Windows shortcut to a program installed on computer. Every time you create a shortcut a new lnk file is created that acts as the actual link, that can be further customized with various settings as launch parameters, icon etc. Most lnk files are located on user's desktop.
Mac Reader For .lnk File Transfer
- File Extensions. Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions and File Extensions: When sending files over the Internet a file name extension must be be attached to a file.The extension identifies the file as either text or binary. The receiving end uses the file name extension to determine what kind of file it is and what program is expected to open or use the data.
- Name Description; Target File Flags: The flags of the target the LNK file is pointing to (ARCHIVE, DIRECTORY, etc) Target File MAC times: The MAC times (last modification, last access and creation time) for the target file.
A fourth way to get the public share to load is to offer a.lnk file for download over HTTP. Firefox will show the normal save file dialog, allowing the user to either open the shortcut directly or save it to disk.
There are 3 other file types using
the LNK file extension!
.lnk - Linker response
.lnk - Advanced Revelation database
.lnk - Playlist
Software that open lnk file
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LNK file extension- Windows Shortcut
What is lnk file? How to open lnk files?
File type specification:
Lnk Files Not Opening
File extension lnk is used for Windows Shortcuts - links to a program, file or directory in Microsoft Windows operating systems.
A .lnk file is basically a link to a program or application located in different folder. For example you can create a link for your document on the desktop, while the file remains in the document folder.
Although the concept of links to files (or applications) exists on the Mac OS, the use of the lnk files is typical for Windows, which is also the operating system that can open them.
The lnk files also contain settings for the linked application such as security settings, compatibility settings, hot key settings, icon settings etc. To change this settings press the right mouse button on a link file and select Properties option.
MIME types:
application/x-ms-shortcut
Updated: March 12, 2021
The default software associated to open lnk file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
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Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
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Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps like Edge, Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Movies & TV. And these apps use OneDrive to back up your information and sync seamlessly across your Windows 10 devices.
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Help how to open:
Double tap on the *.lnk file to open it. Or you can right click on it in Windows to open popup menu and select open or configure shortcut.
How to convert:
You can create a link to your files by right clicking on your folder on file to open the popup menu and select create shortcut. Now copy the new shortcut file to your new desired location, or you can just drag it to desktop.
List of software applications associated to the .lnk file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open lnk file, edit lnk file, convert lnk file, view lnk file, play lnk file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Lnk File Edit
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting lnk files.
Software that open lnk file - Windows Shortcut
Programs supporting the exension lnk on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open lnk file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Create Lnk File
Main software associated with lnk file by default:
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10
Other suggested software:
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows 3.x