How to Repair Windows Mail.lnk? Download Now

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

Windows Mail.lnk file @%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe,-226. 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 Windows Mail.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Windows Mail.lnk file compatible with Windows Vista, Windows Vista devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows Vista, Windows Vista

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Fix Windows Mail.lnk errors

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

4.1 List of Windows Mail.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Windows Mail.lnk
File extension	LNK
Description	@%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe,-226

Software
Program	Windows Vista
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	Vista

Details
File size	915
Oldest file	2008-01-21
Latest file	2017-04-24
MIME type	application/octet-stream

Most common Windows Mail.lnk file related problems

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

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

Windows Mail.lnk

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

Problems related to Windows Mail.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 Windows Mail.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 Windows Mail.lnk errors in just few steps?

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

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

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

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

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

If the steps did not solve your Windows Mail.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 Windows Mail.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 1743 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	319cb81b3043cc966d5b5f9099f8d710
	SHA1	64797ea3fde1ccbff9e2019d9575e79304d195d8
	SHA256	8d0ca17fb85f558a906aa4423a5ca3c3dd6609a3e036a19b05280577580dc16f
	CRC32	6a9d9a14
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\

Filename Windows Mail.lnk

System Windows Vista

File size 915 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	b723834d3b70278146e52621c4f0e47f
	SHA1	5bb3afa954f3b3bc270d2ebbf5c0f60882a948da
	SHA256	fc57c55ce01f8523cadf30a0d5ecdd1ef676f264835815ba3497501c9a9875fe
	CRC32	5171d179
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\