Internet Explorer.lnk - Repair Issues and Download

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

Internet Explorer.lnk file @"%windir%\System32\ie4uinit.exe",-732. 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 Internet Explorer.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Internet Explorer.lnk file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

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

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Fix Internet Explorer.lnk errors

1 Information about Internet Explorer.lnk file
2 Errors related to Internet Explorer.lnk file
3 How to fix Internet Explorer.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 Internet Explorer.lnk

4.1 List of Internet Explorer.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Internet Explorer.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@"%windir%\System32\ie4uinit.exe",-732

Software
Program	Windows 10
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	10

Details
File size	1319
Oldest file	2017-04-24
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Internet Explorer.lnk file related problems

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

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

Internet Explorer.lnk

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

Problems related to Internet Explorer.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 Internet Explorer.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 Internet Explorer.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace Internet Explorer.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 Internet Explorer.lnk file.

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

Windows 10: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\
Windows 8.1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your Internet Explorer.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 Internet Explorer.lnk

System Windows 10

File size 1319 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	801cc3dc65fbe0cd7b1c887d63ad1f4d
	SHA1	7919c803f84e6826f2f131afdc4d3d917e90e037
	SHA256	99ed66f0be17c247e948d6d0c154a5f1b2e44d0acd8565cd2694c941386b85fe
	CRC32	dec94954
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Internet Explorer.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1442 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	df08d06bbdb5b5d542ef94645f24128b
	SHA1	5fa4a3b848e39c6b926d15d24b233b599332deee
	SHA256	da11fc0f6d9d3e6006979a48160d9af6a0b133e950dba568339df9d7fbf6b28b
	CRC32	9f234074
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\

Filename Internet Explorer.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1430 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	321914a0386d8188db6334f19a6f3bb5
	SHA1	e02fe053bce693166e76d37856d95f2393cc3f25
	SHA256	a4978bbd14b572a0f0bf39a4af14bb8518001033adfd2171c0f4a97c95e42e6a
	CRC32	626b5be1
	Example file location	1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\

Filename Internet Explorer.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1447 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	9d1702d2ead89486f5ba5fbff05b1a77
	SHA1	defa20df9d941567ac52e64ad0fd0e505e54efbb
	SHA256	0d4576f90462ce64c23af9c9b8ca827e32365dc2900c2bf6400a7b1525e0f8a2
	CRC32	15d8a4df
	Example file location	---

Filename Internet Explorer.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 979 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	6ad752f9691384e14c50465a68acf41c
	SHA1	6ca2c50853e20fffc8a8ee77bc7720d87ab1b90f
	SHA256	fb2dbc79f0c594f05e7bf4f0f10c0e4e3eb6ce4f5aa7b42b21e7863129aa873e
	CRC32	fbfbc315
	Example file location	---

Filename Internet Explorer.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 767 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	bd9cbefd81166e6989e30078ea9d3651
	SHA1	c7e6a8c5d894abd6e07b979b30f480bc070a80dc
	SHA256	2ebf8f8cca70fe5654a57a4ec2e66d1477640a9e203359be7ee80466bb8b7c2e
	CRC32	91df4216
	Example file location	---