How to Repair Windows Store.lnk? Download Now

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

Windows Store.lnk file Windows File Shortcut. 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 Store.lnk related errors on your device. You can also download Windows Store.lnk file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix Windows Store.lnk errors

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

4.1 List of Windows Store.lnk file versions

File info

General information
Filename	Windows Store.lnk
File extension	LNK
Type	Shortcut
Description	Windows File Shortcut

Software
Program	Windows 8.1
Software	Windows
Author	Microsoft
Software version	8.1

Details
File size	2191
Oldest file	2012-07-25
Latest file	2013-08-21

Most common Windows Store.lnk file related problems

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

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

Windows Store.lnk

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windows 8.1: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\
Windows 8: 1: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\

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

System Windows 8.1

File size 2191 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	c4a9c9e4db4540aa88915be08a7aa531
	SHA1	420905b97b298216ca3220f772dcdcede6c70949
	SHA256	73d6ec85e9dbff41db5245765a06002f380194bed21810213dc98a591fe76810
	CRC32	2873fcfc
	Example file location	C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\

Filename Windows Store.lnk

System Windows 8

File size 2028 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

Download

File details
	MD5	f355348982efa48f696cc51645445328
	SHA1	c10fcee0bc758a37ead1560023ae65f387bac09c
	SHA256	8850069547eb2c21c80eb4d185642a1df39c26874f551f718c4da8ee0135f3b7
	CRC32	3f7ee17d
	Example file location	1: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\