Notepad.lnk - How to Fix? Download Now

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

Notepad.lnk file @%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22563. 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 Notepad.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Notepad.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

User popularity

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

4 Download Notepad.lnk

4.1 List of Notepad.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Notepad.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22563

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1519
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Notepad.lnk file related problems

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

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

Notepad.lnk

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

Problems related to Notepad.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 Notepad.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 Notepad.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---
Windows 8.1: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your Notepad.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 Notepad.lnk

System Windows 10

File size 1158 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ee27db3652032a3498c54a12407b0cb5
	SHA1	c4d29c8a67c81c1ada0323ac7c857b113cf5271b
	SHA256	5e7a26e2d64f644e159a6bd5bceb5736c5c71fefe3d648425338b22dc840cbc2
	CRC32	c2d6c987
	Example file location	C:\Users\Bill\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Notepad.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1304 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	67d608507b466820d9ff6c948dce76bb
	SHA1	d4bc4e8152cc2c40195de2d5dc7ff5c00091ab29
	SHA256	e5708b8b132a1d682a72eecd1f99ca4ce48b00e43428e72dbc8538eaaa8bbb8c
	CRC32	9ce6099a
	Example file location	---

Filename Notepad.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1699 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	387ea31d8dd52171bb038ee38be57fa5
	SHA1	9485eaa3ca36ad062dd86c3ae6e8f5049e73e1a8
	SHA256	fc2d219307b59f95f521656b2893e1e6457fa4bc23790ea6a4add91f74986871
	CRC32	f6a308a9
	Example file location	---

Filename Notepad.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1519 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	87d085b197bf83be479383594b48dad2
	SHA1	cc3b403349fd4aedc26bb561fbe4f20387856018
	SHA256	ef4c2c9d038a36df4d6c6e5e1700a6518d217c4d60945599b724ad0af83e2279
	CRC32	6653ebb3
	Example file location	---

Filename Notepad.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1158 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	ee27db3652032a3498c54a12407b0cb5
	SHA1	c4d29c8a67c81c1ada0323ac7c857b113cf5271b
	SHA256	5e7a26e2d64f644e159a6bd5bceb5736c5c71fefe3d648425338b22dc840cbc2
	CRC32	c2d6c987
	Example file location	---

Filename Notepad.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1158 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	ee27db3652032a3498c54a12407b0cb5
	SHA1	c4d29c8a67c81c1ada0323ac7c857b113cf5271b
	SHA256	5e7a26e2d64f644e159a6bd5bceb5736c5c71fefe3d648425338b22dc840cbc2
	CRC32	c2d6c987
	Example file location	---