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Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

Disk Cleanup.lnk file @%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22538. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Windows software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Disk Cleanup.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk errors

1 Information about Disk Cleanup.lnk file
2 Errors related to Disk Cleanup.lnk file
3 How to fix Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk

4.1 List of Disk Cleanup.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Disk Cleanup.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22538

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1532
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Disk Cleanup.lnk file related problems

There are various types of errors related to Disk Cleanup.lnk file. Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

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

Disk Cleanup.lnk

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

Problems related to Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk file.

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

Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your Disk Cleanup.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 Disk Cleanup.lnk

System Windows 10

File size 1116 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	acd8f7e0b9a867a9bc4dd3543eba0bfb
	SHA1	d12ac641600c8432973c9238a683aa9b08d0c553
	SHA256	b1085da2d41e01be689d6b1b22d0e89d80bb045d76b53969d5d8ae89de38ef92
	CRC32	f94d68ca
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\

Filename Disk Cleanup.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1252 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	c7746d213008e0d6521bface61ab8b27
	SHA1	b713731b820d7da6529423da42db8e2e0bab93a3
	SHA256	2d12897f63ad5fca38b08b794d41cc5f47f3f16b0f53dca369571e724ec0cf75
	CRC32	b624f61d
	Example file location	---

Filename Disk Cleanup.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1652 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	27c2240f488e95a916f4b9804fe1af87
	SHA1	d863eb55d7c8a85e5ba622c828e63e0a5c35c8c2
	SHA256	e7fc2c8417b73b8fc2be253e09f4bbc62c9d6efca7553a6f2fb2a10df378499c
	CRC32	9b482d88
	Example file location	---

Filename Disk Cleanup.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1532 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	5663e8269fbc6704d9d39d934c33a4d5
	SHA1	11e260538d9fd6fe9f823ddfe927ba456748c4b1
	SHA256	721273ba3b2a55a0b43e80b126673f0e4b5465db5f08559f2a55f1908d3271d5
	CRC32	d60f9cc2
	Example file location	---

Filename Disk Cleanup.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1116 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	acd8f7e0b9a867a9bc4dd3543eba0bfb
	SHA1	d12ac641600c8432973c9238a683aa9b08d0c553
	SHA256	b1085da2d41e01be689d6b1b22d0e89d80bb045d76b53969d5d8ae89de38ef92
	CRC32	f94d68ca
	Example file location	---

Filename Disk Cleanup.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1116 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	acd8f7e0b9a867a9bc4dd3543eba0bfb
	SHA1	d12ac641600c8432973c9238a683aa9b08d0c553
	SHA256	b1085da2d41e01be689d6b1b22d0e89d80bb045d76b53969d5d8ae89de38ef92
	CRC32	f94d68ca
	Example file location	---