3 Steps to Download and Fix Free Opener.lnk Errors

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Free Opener.lnk is considered a type of Windows File Shortcut file. It is most-commonly used in Free Opener 1 developed by EZ Freeware. It uses the LNK file extension and is considered a LNK (Windows File Shortcut) file.

Free Opener.lnk was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 05/02/2011 with Free Opener 1. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from EZ Freeware.

In this article, you will find detailed Free Opener.lnk information, a LNK file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Free Opener.lnk
File Extension: LNK file extension
File Type: Shortcut
Description: Windows File Shortcut
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Free Opener 1
Developer: EZ Freeware
Software: Free Opener
Software Version: 1
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 884
Oldest File Date: 02/10/2020
Latest File Date: 02/10/2020


What are Free Opener.lnk Error Messages?


General Free Opener.lnk Runtime Errors

Free Opener.lnk file errors often occur during the startup phase of Free Opener, but can also occur while the program is running. These types LNK errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Free Opener is running. Here are some of the most common Free Opener.lnk runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Free Opener.lnk

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most LNK errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your Free Opener.lnk file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Free Opener), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Free Opener.lnk file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Free Opener, system crash while loading or saving Free Opener.lnk, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix Free Opener.lnk Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your Free Opener.lnk issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the Free Opener.lnk error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Free Opener (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Free Opener software.

You can uninstall Free Opener software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Free Opener 1 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Free Opener software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Free Opener 1

EZ Freeware

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many Free Opener.lnk error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the Free Opener.lnk error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Free Opener.lnk File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate Free Opener.lnk file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Free Opener.lnk files for every applicable version of Free Opener. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Free Opener.lnk Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Free Opener folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve Free Opener.lnk problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download Free Opener.lnk Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Free Opener.lnk to your appropriate Windows system directory. EZ Freeware typically does not release Free Opener LNK files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing Free Opener.lnk and all other LNK files for Free Opener. An incorrectly installed LNK file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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Files Related to Free Opener.lnk


LNK Files Related to Free Opener.lnk

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Free Opener.lnk Windows File Shortcut Free Opener 1 884 C:\Windows\System32\sru\

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CBS.log Log Free Opener 1 1172272 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
setuperr.log Log Free Opener 1 1160 C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources\Panther\
setupact.log Log Free Opener 1 1304398 C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\
setupact.log Log Free Opener 1 217109 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
setupact.log Log Free Opener 1 62521 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\


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