Fix Sync Center.lnk Errors

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

Sync Center.lnk file @%SystemRoot%\System32\syncCenter.dll,-3001. 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 Sync Center.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Sync Center.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

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Fix Sync Center.lnk errors

1 Information about Sync Center.lnk file
2 Errors related to Sync Center.lnk file
3 How to fix Sync Center.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 Sync Center.lnk

4.1 List of Sync Center.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Sync Center.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%SystemRoot%\System32\syncCenter.dll,-3001

Software
Program	Windows 7
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	7

Details
File size	1254
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2009-07-14
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Sync Center.lnk file related problems

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

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

Sync Center.lnk

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

Problems related to Sync Center.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 Sync Center.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 Sync Center.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

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

If the steps did not solve your Sync Center.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 Sync Center.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1254 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

Download

File details
	MD5	67bc5978abf583070b2d8224efa60f4f
	SHA1	ebfaaca5e8134deacfa1c51ba42ea18381e5d9b6
	SHA256	9afec3a65bff9ae8182dcf31a9f57a6dbbd02e76821e900916a428a62095215e
	CRC32	bfcca9ec
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\

Filename Sync Center.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1641 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

Download

File details
	MD5	705a1f21fb644a612b8ae30d0e8c122a
	SHA1	2cad8d4fd5a5db661797f5818ab00fb0db45f069
	SHA256	b494417f990dc9754cf5e4e119799897cd75ab7ac78d86aa1fe587f845947d52
	CRC32	9b908df5
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\