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.XLNK File Extension

  • Category: Misc Files
  • Format: XML

What are .XLNK files and how to open them?

Can't open .XLNK file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .XLNK file.

What is a .XLNK file extension?

.XLNK file extension has been classified as Misc Files. The format of .XLNK file is XML

.XLNK is XML Shortcut File

Shortcut or "link" to another file that uses XML formatting; similar to a .LNK file, but can used on multiple platforms due to its XML-based structure; contains the path to the target file within the "TargetFile" tag in the XML.

Read more about the XLNK file format.

How to fix problems with .XLNK files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .XLNK files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .XLNK file format
  2. You need to check the .XLNK file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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