All desktop icons changed into .lnk file [Solved/Closed]
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approved by Jean-François Pillou
on Nov 30, 2018
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.
It will definitely work.
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.
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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 :)
Hi devanisapana,
Try the resolution in the below mentioned link and see if this fixes the issue:
http://ccm.net/faq/9846-windows-7-all-shorcuts-have-been-changed-to-lnk-files
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: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/136393.
Do reply with results.
Try the resolution in the below mentioned link and see if this fixes the issue:
http://ccm.net/faq/9846-windows-7-all-shorcuts-have-been-changed-to-lnk-files
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: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/136393.
Do reply with results.