All desktop icons changed into .lnk fileSolved/Closed

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Hello, My problem is not solved

 My problem which I give 2 days ago was not solved software rstassosiation I have installed but it described error file was not found or matched please give me another solution


System Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 11.0

mfarooqkk · Accepted Answer

Here is the solution.
change all the icons with, open with explorer. when all icons on your desktop changed to internet explorer, then follow the below steps.

1. Do Windows+R key and type regedit in run box.
2 Go to  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentvershion\explorer\fileExts\
3. search for .lnk ext. 
4. delete all .lnk key or delete the userchoice key on that. 
5. just restart.

It will definitely work.

Zohaib R · Answer

Hi devanisapana,

Try the resolution in the below mentioned link and see if this fixes the issue:

https://ccm.net/computing/windows/293-what-to-do-when-shortcuts-are-changed-to-lnk-files-in-windows-7/

Note: The fix in the above link requires Windows Registry editing. Always make a backup of the Windows Registry before you modify any settings. For steps on how to backup Windows Registry check this: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-server/performance/windows-registry-advanced-users

Do reply with results.

Folkz · Answer

For Android user , delete .ink files easily . Step 1 ) You need rooted device . Step 2) You need SD Maid pro (root) . Step 3 ) Download nd install nd open sd maid pro . Step 4 ) Open Sd maid go to Explorer . Step 5) now you will see all folders nd files in memory card just select .ink files nd delete . Thats all :)

All desktop icons changed into .lnk file

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