.LNK 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.

Other Information For .LNK File Extension

• Company:

  Microsoft Corporation

• File Type:

  Windows Shortcut File

• Identifying Characters (Hex):

  4C 00 00 00 01 14 02 00 00 00 00 00 C0 00 00 00 00 00 00 46

• Identifying Characters (ASCII):

  F