Control Panel.lnk Troubleshoot and Download

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Control Panel.lnk files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent Control Panel.lnk file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Control Panel.lnk file Windows File Shortcut. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Office software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Control Panel.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Control Panel.lnk file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Control Panel.lnk errors

1 Information about Control Panel.lnk file
2 Errors related to Control Panel.lnk file
3 How to fix Control Panel.lnk related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download Control Panel.lnk

4.1 List of Control Panel.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Control Panel.lnk
File extension	LNK
Type	Shortcut
Description	Windows File Shortcut

Software
Program	Office 95
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	95

Details
File size	120
Oldest file	2008-01-21
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Control Panel.lnk file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Control Panel.lnk file. Control Panel.lnk file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to Control Panel.lnk file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

Control Panel.lnk is corrupted
Control Panel.lnk cannot be located
Runtime Error - Control Panel.lnk
Control Panel.lnk file error
Control Panel.lnk file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register Control Panel.lnk file:
Control Panel.lnk file could not be loaded
Control Panel.lnk file doesn't exist

Control Panel.lnk

Application could not be started because Control Panel.lnk file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Control Panel.lnk can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing Control Panel.lnk file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix Control Panel.lnk errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

Control Panel.lnk file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with Control Panel.lnk file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to Control Panel.lnk file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of Control Panel.lnk or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to Control Panel.lnk file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Control Panel.lnk file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the Control Panel.lnk file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the Control Panel.lnk file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace Control Panel.lnk file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Control Panel.lnk file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded Control Panel.lnk file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of Control Panel.lnk file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your Control Panel.lnk file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename Control Panel.lnk

System Windows 10

File size 405 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1d89a7f7f66d683c95d8eec0af1e82c3
	SHA1	cb8fdca970423c03090943fb9076c5006fa9dffa
	SHA256	3bf1d7428ebe4fe2d8f38d4779f96e9aa20d1d70bfc60ef330b00428012d309d
	CRC32	1a9adfc4
	Example file location	C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\

Filename Control Panel.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 262 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	46078bd3cb2044421452d214d7473d50
	SHA1	99fc97a44abb143a78468cfbfd4159cf3dc56ffa
	SHA256	637b252cb21df410dcc729a3cbd57664d1d1065a65603b9f9c5a9c469adef1bd
	CRC32	5abfd979
	Example file location	---

Filename Control Panel.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 230 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	7444513352a32c012070f652d76748f9
	SHA1	4f8dcbda02f1d84d31668ea6d7492e3a90a00a7a
	SHA256	07661e1af1ea85253d1e252fdb45cd783793e25a8626b306e91d481ed547381d
	CRC32	837c4cff
	Example file location	---

Filename Control Panel.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 120 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	9435b25472295b167fdc63ce4eac9794
	SHA1	675a09fa0df66211d35e317f186ebecafdaba43a
	SHA256	5ab5f2f5fd5ffd5ee550eb9d92711d2fb99470422756020be5727be90cb04e79
	CRC32	cfef8237
	Example file location	---

Filename Control Panel.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 405 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	1d89a7f7f66d683c95d8eec0af1e82c3
	SHA1	cb8fdca970423c03090943fb9076c5006fa9dffa
	SHA256	3bf1d7428ebe4fe2d8f38d4779f96e9aa20d1d70bfc60ef330b00428012d309d
	CRC32	1a9adfc4
	Example file location	---

Filename Control Panel.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 405 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	1d89a7f7f66d683c95d8eec0af1e82c3
	SHA1	cb8fdca970423c03090943fb9076c5006fa9dffa
	SHA256	3bf1d7428ebe4fe2d8f38d4779f96e9aa20d1d70bfc60ef330b00428012d309d
	CRC32	1a9adfc4
	Example file location	---