Download and Fix Sidebar.lnk

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

Sidebar.lnk file @%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe,-1012. 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 Sidebar.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Sidebar.lnk file compatible with Windows 7, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 7, Windows Vista

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 Sidebar.lnk

4.1 List of Sidebar.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Sidebar.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe,-1012

Software
Program	Windows 7
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	7

Details
File size	1330
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2009-07-14
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Sidebar.lnk file related problems

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

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

Sidebar.lnk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 7: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\
Windows Vista: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

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

System Windows 7

File size 1330 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

Download

File details
	MD5	9b4812a8cbfc24462e3ba5a54b450de8
	SHA1	e42f24f6f922ddbaf3713d08c04f1ad036529b0c
	SHA256	40e86ff0d23d83ae14be1d74d23c9e10d7a7594cf334143bef306999cc3a9abe
	CRC32	45fb5986
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\

Filename Sidebar.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1778 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

Download

File details
	MD5	85e468defe913c90601c94d40151e8b6
	SHA1	1f30659128746665b774331094d71cbee098d929
	SHA256	8d9edb408631bcc37d4642493dd0715e55218fd69dc9acf3e41ccef8a415eaa8
	CRC32	f9079f42
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\