What to Do When Shortcuts Are Changed to LNK Files in Windows 7?

Praveen Kumar Ganesan also called as GPKUMAR is the visionary Founder of Inavit Studio and Inavitnews, where technology meets storytelling. With a passion for innovation and...

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December 19, 2017

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Windows allows you to customize your shortcuts so that you can quickly access your favorite webpages and programs directly from your computer’s desktop.

However, if you discover that all of your shortcut icons have been changed to LNK files, this tutorial will show you how to reverse this issue.

Fix Shortcut Icons Changed to LNK Files in Windows 7

Go to Start > Run, and type regedit. Press Enter.

Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.lnk\. Delete the User Choice folder, close the registry editor, and restart your machine.

Upon startup, your icons should be back to normal.

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Praveen Kumar Ganesan also called as GPKUMAR is the visionary Founder of Inavit Studio and Inavitnews, where technology meets storytelling. With a passion for innovation and digital transformation, Praveen blends creativity with strategic thinking to craft compelling tech, gaming, and news content that resonates with a global audience.