LNK File Extension - Open .LNK files

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.LNK File Extension

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File Type

File Shortcut

Category

System Files

Common?

Yes

File Description

Shortcut or "link" to the original file; similar to an alias on the Macintosh platform; may be created in Windows by right-clicking a file and selecting "Create Shortcut."

If the LNK file is a shortcut to a program (.EXE file), it can contain attributes to define how the program runs; to set the attributes, right-click the shortcut file, select "Properties," and modify the Target Field. LNK file icons typically include a small curled arrow to indicate that the file points to another location.

Program(s) that open lnk files

Mac OS

Parallels Desktop with Windows installed

Windows

Used by the Microsoft Windows operating system