.LNK File Overview

File Extension: LNK
File Type Description: Windows File Shortcut
File Type Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Primary Associated Software: Microsoft Windows
Primary Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation

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What is File Extension LNK?

Microsoft Corporation created the Windows File Shortcut (LNK) file for the Microsoft Windows software series. According to our internal data, Windows File Shortcut files are most popular with users in United States, with a majority of them running Windows 10. A vast majority of these users are opting to use Google Chrome as their preferred internet browser.


Associated Developers and Software

HxD by Open Source
CrossOver by Codeweavers
OpenInsight by Revelation Software
lnkedit by Open Source
Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation
Parallels Desktop for Mac by Parallels

Top LNK User Languages

Top LNK File User Browsers

Desktop Friendly?

Yes

Mobile Friendly?

Yes

Most Popular LNK File Countries

Top User Operating Systems

Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows 6 Windows 8.1

Associated Operating Systems

Windows
Mac
Linux

Other File Types Related to LNK Files

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.AVB Avid Technology Video Files Avid Bin File
.SDOC Samsung Electronics Data Files Samsung Memo File
.UTXT Open Source Text Files Unicode Text File
.RGS Microsoft Corporation Executable Files Registry Script
.GRP Blizzard Entertainment Inc. Game Files StarCraft Graphics Group File
.PWI Microsoft Corporation Text Files Pocket Word Document
.GAL Molecular Devices Data Files GenePix Array List


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