Tips to open XLNK file
Can't open the XLNK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XLNK files as well as a list of programs that support XLNK files.
XLNK file extension
| File Name |
XML Shortcut Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The XLNK file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XLNK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XLNK file on each system platform.
What is XLNK file?
The XLNK file has been categorized as Misc Files. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. XML Shortcut Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. Microsoft Office will apply when it is not possible to use XLNK_launcher.
How to open XLNK file?
The main problem with XML Shortcut Format is that the XLNK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file XLNK to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XLNK 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 XLNK_launcher
In this case, you should first verify that the XLNK_launcher application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XLNK_launcher into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file XLNK.
Programs to open XLNK file
Remember to download programs supporting XLNK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XLNK_launcher with XLNK files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XLNK file to open in the XLNK_launcher application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the XLNK file with the XLNK_launcher application.
Step 3. Update XLNK_launcher to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XLNK_launcher program, it is possible that XML Shortcut Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XLNK file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XLNK file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XLNK file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XLNK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the XLNK file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XLNK file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted XLNK 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the XLNK file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the XLNK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XLNK to close. However, some background programs may block the XLNK file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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