Network Connections.lnk - How to Fix? Download Now

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

Network Connections.lnk file @%systemroot%\system32\netshell.dll,-1201. 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 Network Connections.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Network Connections.lnk file compatible with Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows XP

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Fix Network Connections.lnk errors

1 Information about Network Connections.lnk file
2 Errors related to Network Connections.lnk file
3 How to fix Network Connections.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 Network Connections.lnk

4.1 List of Network Connections.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Network Connections.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%systemroot%\system32\netshell.dll,-1201

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1757
Oldest file	2017-04-24
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Network Connections.lnk file related problems

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

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

Network Connections.lnk

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

Problems related to Network Connections.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 Network Connections.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 Network Connections.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

The last solution is to manually download and replace Network Connections.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 Network Connections.lnk file.

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

Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Communications\

If the steps did not solve your Network Connections.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 Network Connections.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1757 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	ce9c03b795749d1dead56b6f3a45704c
	SHA1	649e6adbe11c18974b8fda8ea2110655c4c546c2
	SHA256	baa52bbeaa30ea719dcec255d4a1672b2c428d25cf723cc90444a35aacf89230
	CRC32	e73bc8f8
	Example file location	C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Communications\