Tips to open DESKLINK file
Can't open the DESKLINK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DESKLINK files as well as a list of programs that support DESKLINK files.
DESKLINK file extension
The DESKLINK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DESKLINK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DESKLINK file on each system platform.
What is DESKLINK file?
The file with the extension DESKLINK is the System Files file type. Additionally, the System Files category contains 323 of other files. Desktop Shortcut appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Windows. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open DESKLINK file?
An often recurring problem with Desktop Shortcut is that DESKLINK is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open DESKLINK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DESKLINK file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Windows application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Windows into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support DESKLINK files.
Programs to open DESKLINK file
Remember to download programs supporting DESKLINK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with DESKLINK files
If, despite the installed application, the DESKLINK file does not start in the Microsoft Windows application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DESKLINK file with the Microsoft Windows program.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows with Desktop Shortcut there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DESKLINK file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to DESKLINK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DESKLINK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected DESKLINK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DESKLINK files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DESKLINK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DESKLINK files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move DESKLINK to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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