.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

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

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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.VAP Dialogic Audio Files Dialogic Indexed Voice Audio File
.HTML5 Sublime HQ Pty Ltd Developer Files HTML5 Hypertext Markup Language Revision 5 Source Code
.GFS Glarysoft Ltd. Data Files Glarysoft Split File
.BLF Microsoft Corporation System Files CLFS Base Log File
.SDC Stardock Corporation Backup Files Stardock Central Download Archive
.QDS Microsoft Corporation Uncommon Files Windows Directory Query File
.APPREF-MS Microsoft Corporation Settings Files Microsoft Application Reference File
.M4 Open Source Developer Files Macro Processor Library


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