.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
lnkedit by Open Source
HxD by Open Source
Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation
Parallels Desktop for Mac by Parallels
CrossOver by Codeweavers

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

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