Paint.lnk Informations - Download and Fix

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

Paint.lnk file @%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22566. 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 Paint.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Paint.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 Paint.lnk

4.1 List of Paint.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Paint.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22566

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1515
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Paint.lnk file related problems

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

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

Paint.lnk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Windows 10

File size 1114 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	9136ff59562e8d8baf6700b0686d7688
	SHA1	5b327e594f71fd1bf861cd65d45739e83d6f2ac4
	SHA256	8ff7c45e0d42dabb5510f9e0fdfe30144896e392320c126f7988c495dca7a6a0
	CRC32	c926ecb5
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Paint.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1242 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

Download

File details
	MD5	a4cd7647977cafb74209945aa878e039
	SHA1	d5fbb2705f847465228dc1d677aa6926962fb259
	SHA256	5dd9c00d43737bb23fef63d90e7aa7daf56d8eceaa9160011a10d989bde5cd31
	CRC32	a36fa986
	Example file location	---

Filename Paint.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1637 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

Download

File details
	MD5	040d4e728ebd27e1cad853fc2a1de739
	SHA1	c0af464388d9c47b0e3e249d74f63f96c05fd518
	SHA256	53c58390dc9654b28fcb48643a571bfa934ccde082cc61d2463078e1c2995bdd
	CRC32	09739798
	Example file location	---

Filename Paint.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1515 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	8a4524cf712b608144dbb5d47ab07fa9
	SHA1	7a901663188a9a098471c8e8fc93f4c9c78b9c73
	SHA256	387425954076e860b103c86017a693cdd77fec19989939ecb0d7b2436475b15e
	CRC32	c91db72a
	Example file location	---

Filename Paint.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1114 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	9136ff59562e8d8baf6700b0686d7688
	SHA1	5b327e594f71fd1bf861cd65d45739e83d6f2ac4
	SHA256	8ff7c45e0d42dabb5510f9e0fdfe30144896e392320c126f7988c495dca7a6a0
	CRC32	c926ecb5
	Example file location	---

Filename Paint.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1114 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	9136ff59562e8d8baf6700b0686d7688
	SHA1	5b327e594f71fd1bf861cd65d45739e83d6f2ac4
	SHA256	8ff7c45e0d42dabb5510f9e0fdfe30144896e392320c126f7988c495dca7a6a0
	CRC32	c926ecb5
	Example file location	---