What is the LNK file?
The LNK file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the Windows Format Shortcut format. LNK files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The LNK file is one of the System Files files, just like 323 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of Windows Format Shortcut is Microsoft.
A program that can open the LNK file is e.g. Parallels Desktop. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. Microsoft Windows, CrossOver.
MIME Types
- application/x-ms-shortcut
Programs, that can open .LNK files
How to open a .LNK file?
If you have problems opening the file LNK, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the LNK file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your LNK file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all LNK files should automatically open with the selected program.
