.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

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

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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._VWINXSLN140 Microsoft Corporation Data Files Microsoft Visual Studio Data
.LGS Microsoft Corporation Data Files Microsoft Windows Application Log File
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.HHC Microsoft Corporation System Files HTML Help Table Of Contents
.WMS Microsoft Corporation Settings Files Windows Media Skin
.XLV Microsoft Corporation Spreadsheet Files Excel Visual Basic Module File
.MSH2 Microsoft Corporation Developer Files Microsoft Shell Script File
.CAP Microsoft Corporation Data Files Network Monitor Packet Capture Data File
.ASCX Microsoft Corporation Web Files ASP.NET User Control File
.MAD Electronic Arts Game Files Electronic Arts Madcow Movie File


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