Fix Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk Errors

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

Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file Windows File Shortcut. 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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk errors

1 Information about Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file
2 Errors related to Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file
3 How to fix Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk

4.1 List of Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk
File extension	LNK
Type	Shortcut
Description	Windows File Shortcut

Software
Program	Windows 8.1
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	8.1

Details
File size	1730
Oldest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file related problems

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

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

Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk

Application could not be started because Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file

The last solution is to manually download and replace Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk file.

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

Windows 8.1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Application Shortcuts\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Application Shortcuts\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\

If the steps did not solve your Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.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 Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1730 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	945f636fc675c1d6c9de731f08f664ac
	SHA1	8eb6b9805fa9dddb1164cced3c1aa2d24e23edc3
	SHA256	0f148d9ae6fb254a0c99dd75fc3faa01cc7c380c213fb124848eabe3c443ff75
	CRC32	97b84ea1
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Application Shortcuts\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\

Filename Microsoft.WindowsLive.People.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1426 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	00bb167b511f52a0b4ccb744b803cc19
	SHA1	883e1295e438b72a1d3ba409d99d16512c67e38f
	SHA256	9083f7c12628238f7f9dc68d718488d9c0605af4e8c9e2db1e2f32e9fde583e2
	CRC32	26dac15a
	Example file location	1: C:\Users\Bill Gates\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Application Shortcuts\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_8wekyb3d8bbwe\