Troubleshoot System Information.lnk Errors and Download File

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

System Information.lnk file @%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22575. 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 System Information.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download System Information.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

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Fix System Information.lnk errors

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

4.1 List of System Information.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	System Information.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22575

Software
Program	Windows XP
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	XP

Details
File size	1070
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common System Information.lnk file related problems

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

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

System Information.lnk

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

Problems related to System Information.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 System Information.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 System Information.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

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

If the steps did not solve your System Information.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 System Information.lnk

System Windows 10

File size 1114 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	47e6fb296cfaef165f91f710d1380941
	SHA1	7dbd6b3562c1be845972df39491683532cfc811f
	SHA256	867077cc31957f921eb4ea5ec8d3b95a0ce5557bd135742328b69f6556af1409
	CRC32	84067def
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\

Filename System Information.lnk

System Windows 7

File size 1250 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	46324f8af628a297a10071128e8c3937
	SHA1	50615dd89df61603be52648fc12cdeff043fa12c
	SHA256	e27e5a8236e0f2071a536eca7e510fa0814ab57361de91c3bf9e74ad900eb75f
	CRC32	9b23d536
	Example file location	---

Filename System Information.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1650 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	62328ab4e465cfde5914d404b0517fae
	SHA1	4d629af220c8d19be7a96546b37a51b812603b99
	SHA256	b1ef4c200162edc92eb545a3af90b7632397d0f716b5bcfcff99adef29cee45a
	CRC32	a9681653
	Example file location	---

Filename System Information.lnk

System Windows XP

File size 1070 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	8b487711df8b1a42bcdb744150e273e9
	SHA1	95cd2e6f5a135b484b9ec05eb561b760646d7372
	SHA256	f6102c8a0f19ee69eb587ad6151d560a756039b9ca9414156c5c870572d5fda0
	CRC32	ad19de11
	Example file location	---

Filename System Information.lnk

System Windows 8.1

File size 1114 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	47e6fb296cfaef165f91f710d1380941
	SHA1	7dbd6b3562c1be845972df39491683532cfc811f
	SHA256	867077cc31957f921eb4ea5ec8d3b95a0ce5557bd135742328b69f6556af1409
	CRC32	84067def
	Example file location	---

Filename System Information.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 1114 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	47e6fb296cfaef165f91f710d1380941
	SHA1	7dbd6b3562c1be845972df39491683532cfc811f
	SHA256	867077cc31957f921eb4ea5ec8d3b95a0ce5557bd135742328b69f6556af1409
	CRC32	84067def
	Example file location	---