Troubleshoot Sound Recorder.lnk Errors and Download File

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

Sound Recorder.lnk file @%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22573. 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 Sound Recorder.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Sound Recorder.lnk file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 8

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Fix Sound Recorder.lnk errors

1 Information about Sound Recorder.lnk file
2 Errors related to Sound Recorder.lnk file
3 How to fix Sound Recorder.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 Sound Recorder.lnk

4.1 List of Sound Recorder.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Sound Recorder.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22573

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1528
Oldest file	2006-11-02
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Sound Recorder.lnk file related problems

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

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

Sound Recorder.lnk

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

Problems related to Sound Recorder.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 Sound Recorder.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 Sound Recorder.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

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

If the steps did not solve your Sound Recorder.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 Sound Recorder.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1190 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	894cfaa4c75569d120af97a04a9e4b94
	SHA1	30c96979977225f7abcb78adac78bc1147bd7791
	SHA256	959cd3417c28af938812a877a24deac6390f9b3696c4c43e5ee42655b37bc2d9
	CRC32	f584fd07
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Sound Recorder.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1330 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	0ff2c1c33b5e2d98a9e9938e6ff02a2d
	SHA1	195e9fd360a7573a03b29da689d73ddcb9fb1a23
	SHA256	50446ad3f83e2bdaa5dcd8e674574df42848c2d0d5ab350d9bc97481e32aed84
	CRC32	6e777bc4
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Sound Recorder.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1741 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	6ea4aea54fa8ff380538485967abc96a
	SHA1	9a9b78908a9e21ad53c9a0791dedb223c30ca02d
	SHA256	63f83543585587b354861f9b3ebca0d49e897569e5232090aca4da35f0ee941f
	CRC32	474817c4
	Example file location	---

Filename Sound Recorder.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1528 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	459a6d69ad6574249245c9a6c755267c
	SHA1	9329c4901a010c2c06e8cec52cc8973c7ebc03ba
	SHA256	559e0af6ba73ddb78252833e1f961d99b29947cf5a318e35b158a5c65eccf3c9
	CRC32	a250af30
	Example file location	---

Filename Sound Recorder.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1190 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	894cfaa4c75569d120af97a04a9e4b94
	SHA1	30c96979977225f7abcb78adac78bc1147bd7791
	SHA256	959cd3417c28af938812a877a24deac6390f9b3696c4c43e5ee42655b37bc2d9
	CRC32	f584fd07
	Example file location	---