Screen Saver.lnk - How to Fix? Download Now

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

Screen Saver.lnk file Shortcut to Screen Saver. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Office software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of Screen Saver.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Screen Saver.lnk file compatible with Windows XP, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows XP, Windows XP

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Fix Screen Saver.lnk errors

1 Information about Screen Saver.lnk file
2 Errors related to Screen Saver.lnk file
3 How to fix Screen Saver.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 Screen Saver.lnk

4.1 List of Screen Saver.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Screen Saver.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	Shortcut to Screen Saver

Software
Program	Office XP
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1850
Oldest file	2017-05-10
Latest file	2017-05-10
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Screen Saver.lnk file related problems

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

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

Screen Saver.lnk

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

Problems related to Screen Saver.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 Screen Saver.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 Screen Saver.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

Windows XP: C:\MSOffice\Office\Shortcut Bar\Office\
Windows XP: C:\MSOffice\Office\Shortcut Bar\Office\

If the steps did not solve your Screen Saver.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 Screen Saver.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1365 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	c1d768fc77fb514f3fac99e36ecd3a1b
	SHA1	cbec0780feaefd4232e1efad1d8759ebc214817f
	SHA256	2255ee5affd1e9598f46f7ce4f3b48ac6d67ba37263081812dc5846b24613cc9
	CRC32	89fdab26
	Example file location	C:\MSOffice\Office\Shortcut Bar\Office\

Filename Screen Saver.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1850 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	29cd11908b3dac009ffb38c2be43d42a
	SHA1	8223a3366735dce1fe0618066799135e5f1572a0
	SHA256	50bcea980073280af4782ea8c6ca7448caf9b5f4d8e1dc9e6343f2094443b81d
	CRC32	a97e2109
	Example file location	C:\MSOffice\Office\Shortcut Bar\Office\