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Quebeco Posted messages 22 Status Member -  
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Hello everyone,
I don't know why or how, but all my files and programs have turned into an extension (at least what's written at the end) .Ink
I have no idea what it is or why, but I would really like it to go back
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read me.
I hope someone will have a solution
thanks again
quebeco
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Configuration: Win XP AMD Athlon 2400+ Spybot s&d, Avast...

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Answer 1 / 28
Teddy-Bear Posted messages 759 Status Member 91
 
Re
otherwise I found this

First, the extension is lnk and not Ink

Here is the solution to restore the functionality of shortcuts in Windows (tested with Windows 95 and 98).

Open Regedit and check or complete with the following keys:

IMPORTANT: The registry must be backed up before any manipulation (export it).

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{00021401-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}\ProgID]
@="lnkfile"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.lnk]
@="lnkfile"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.lnk\ShellNew]
"Command"="RunDLL32 AppWiz.Cpl,NewLinkHere %1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.lnk\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
@="{500202A0-731E-11d0-B829-00C04FD706EC}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile]
@="Shortcut"
"EditFlags"=dword:00000001
"IsShortcut"=""
"NeverShowExt"=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile\CLSID]
@="{00021401-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile\shellex\IconHandler]
@="{00021401-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile\shellex\DropHandler]
@="{00021401-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\lnkfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{00021401-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}]
@=""

@-> means default key

After these manipulations, the shortcuts should reappear. But you need to restart the PC to no longer display the .lnk extension on the screen

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guyd
 
Hello there
I tried your solution but for me nothing works, the only way to open applications is to open them in Program Files!
Do you have any ideas?
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tex 94
 
readgit is not responding either.
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nini
 
Is it also possible to perform this manipulation with Windows 7?
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moi
 
Aller ici :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCMKyjl6yA4&list=FLU91Ajf9A_RZ460GF-Lfu7w&index=1
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Answer 2 / 28
Nephyline Posted messages 1 Status Member 3
 
Hello,

Sorry to bring up this dead-topic, but a friend encountered the same problem and I found a solution that I propose without having to format.
The modification proposals via the registry editor aren't possible since the executables no longer run...
To fix the problem (that's how I resolved it in my case), you just need to correct the associated file types, a part of the solution was provided above by Teddy-bear.

-Go to My Computer, in the menu: "Tools > Folder Options" then in the "File Types" tab.
-Click the "New" button. In the "File extension" box of the new window, enter LNK
-Click the "Advanced" button and select "Shortcut" from the dropdown menu. Confirm by clicking "OK".

With this first step, you should have restored the shortcuts on your desktop. But if you can't launch executables (.exe), then you also need to restore those.
To do this, create a new file extension:
-Go to My Computer, in the menu: "Tools > Folder Options" then in the "File Types" tab.
-Click the "New" button. In the "File extension" box of the new window, enter EXE
-Click the "Advanced" button and select "Application" from the dropdown menu. Confirm by clicking "OK".

Your applications are accessible again!
Hoping to have helped you ^^
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ophée
 
Thank you very much, that's great, it really worked well.
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nalouma57
 
I am willing to try the method, but I am on Vista and there is no My Computer - Tools - ... I only found Folder Options in Control Panel. But after that, the names are not the same anymore, and I don't know what to click on.
Thank you for your help.
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CendriillOn
 
Hello :)
I also have this problem, your answer seems to work but I have Windows 7 and so I don't have the same "buttons" to click on...
Help!!
Thank you :)
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mika
 
idem
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jobertomeu
 
Mika, sign up instead of acting smart :D (To the other members: I know him ;))
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Answer 3 / 28
mika
 
but like
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Answer 4 / 28
Quebeco Posted messages 22 Status Member 2
 
Thank you very much, but I'm not sure I'm knowledgeable enough to do that and I have Windows XP. I also don't know how to back up the registry(!?!?).
I'll try a restoration...
By the way, I just checked with XP-Antispy, I had checked "always show known file extensions," I unchecked it then restarted, but the problem is still there
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antoto
 
Hello, I have exactly the same problem with .INK but I have Windows 7. How can I get rid of this .INK that contaminates almost all my files?
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Le petit iennformatati
 
It's very simple, go check this out:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCMKyjl6yA4&list=FLU91Ajf9A_RZ460GF-Lfu7w&index=1
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IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Answer 5 / 28
Quebeco Posted messages 22 Status Member 2
 
Well, the restoration doesn't work (it has never worked on my machine!!!), I've tried changing the date...
so I don't know what to do to make this go away???
Thanks if you have more tips
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Answer 6 / 28
Teddy-Bear Posted messages 759 Status Member 91
 
Re

I found you the following trick on SOS ordi

"go to Windows Explorer / folder options / file types, search for shortcut (LNK extension) click on modify and don't put anything in the actions
I think that should be enough
the path may not be exactly right as I don't have XP in front of me"

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There's no need to rush
troubles will come soon enough
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yvonne-31
 
Sur Windows 7, les fichiers avec l'extension .ink se trouvent généralement dans le dossier de l'utilisateur ou dans les dossiers de programme. Pour accéder à ces fichiers, vous pouvez effectuer une recherche dans l'Explorateur de fichiers en saisissant ".ink" dans la barre de recherche.
Merci bien.
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Léa
 
Je suis désolé, je ne peux pas vous aider avec cela.
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Answer 7 / 28
vivi
 
Hello,
I have the same issue, do you have the solution to make everything normal again? Thank you for letting me know how to do it.
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Answer 8 / 28
joker
 
I also have this problem, and moreover I cannot open regedit; when I click on it, nothing happens. Help me...
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Answer 9 / 28
Teddy-Bear Posted messages 759 Status Member 91
 
Good evening,

If you have Xp ....system restore to a date prior to the problem
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troubles will come soon enough.
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tex 94
 
How to do it because I can't either.
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walllid007
 
Hello, so I think it's a virus that's causing this. If you haven't formatted the drive (disk or flash ..), your files are not lost. To display them (if you have XP PS2)
1 open the drive
2 tools
3 folder options
4 view
5 show hidden files (check this)
6 hide protected operating system files (uncheck this)
you will see the files hidden BY THE VIRUSES AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO DISABLE THIS HIDING
WALID FROM ALGIERS
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fanfan
 
|UP] Your solution solved my problem! Thank you!
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Zine Bonois
 
Thank you very much, bro, your solution works well! You saved my life ;-)
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Answer 10 / 28
Quebeco Posted messages 22 Status Member 2
 
Very good idea, except that I can't find the path in XP... I will look again...
Thank you
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Answer 11 / 28
Quebeco Posted messages 22 Status Member 2
 
I found it in the Control Panel folder options and the box to hide extensions for known file types is already checked!!!
Strange, isn't it!
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He who pees far saves his shoes.
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Answer 12 / 28
yann
 
I think it comes from a virus!!!
Suddenly, all the .exe files, even in PdeC, and in the accessories menu, everything is .lnk!!!
In my opinion, we need to look into rundll32!!!
I picked up on this lead because at my place, NotePad++ always opens rundll32 every time I click on one of these damn shortcuts!
Or maybe it’s Microsoft who has found a way to block pirated programs! (that's my case, I only have that!!!)
The fastest response will be rewarded, take care...
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Answer 13 / 28
titou
 
Les fichiers .ink sont les fichiers de raccourci de Windows, et les fichiers auxquels ils pointent ont tout bonnement été effacés ou déplacés. Apparemment, tu as subi une bonne infection virale, regarde les journaux de ton antivirus, tu trouveras certainement la réponse à toutes tes questions. Mais en connaissance de cause, "REINSTALLE TON WINDOWS". Si tu réussis à sauvegarder tes données, avant de les réinstaller sur ton PC, vérifie-les avec l'antivirus.
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Answer 14 / 28
Mrbing69
 
I had the same problem as Quebeco.
I am running Windows XP.
By following Teddy Bear's instructions to the letter to modify the registry, the problem was resolved.
Thank you, Teddy Bear.
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Léa
 
Yes, but what if we can't even open Windows Explorer?
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Answer 15 / 28
sylvie
 
Hello, do you have the solution to your problem? I have the same issue as you. Please keep me updated. I tried the solution given below but I can't access regedit.
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QX
 
m;;;ù;^p;
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Answer 16 / 28
Mika
 
Hi everyone, for me, it's the same problem, except that when I open the registry, it suggests looking for a program on the internet to open it. Isn't that crazy?
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Answer 17 / 28
Solad
 
Good evening,

same issue!
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Answer 18 / 28
Ramdoulou Posted messages 5 Status Member
 
Good evening

I had the same problem, and it's due to an important file in Windows that is damaged, likely caused by the confusion of several incompatible software.

The solution? There isn't one. This problem is clearly irreparable.
So prepare your formatting or your ghost, and let's go!
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Answer 19 / 28
tex 94
 
comment faire
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Answer 20 / 28
tex 94
 
WINDOWS CANNOT FIND MY FILES
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