3 Steps to Download and Fix Free YouTube Downloader.lnk Errors

Last Updated: 04/27/2024
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LNK files such as Free YouTube Downloader.lnk are categorized as LNK (Windows File Shortcut) files. As a Windows File Shortcut file, it was created for use in Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 by HOW.

The first version of Free YouTube Downloader.lnk was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 07/22/2019 inside Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024. This is not only most recent release from HOW, but it's the only version known in existence.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple LNK file troubleshooting, and list of free Free YouTube Downloader.lnk downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Free YouTube Downloader.lnk
File Extension: LNK file extension
File Type: Shortcut
Description: Windows File Shortcut
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024
Developer: HOW
Software: Free YouTube Downloader
Software Version: 4.6.1024
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 1321
Oldest File Date: 10/03/2019
Latest File Date: 10/03/2019


What are Free YouTube Downloader.lnk Error Messages?


General Free YouTube Downloader.lnk Runtime Errors

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

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Free YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.lnk file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Free YouTube Downloader), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Free YouTube Downloader.lnk file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Free YouTube Downloader, system crash while loading or saving Free YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.lnk error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Free YouTube Downloader 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 YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024

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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 YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.lnk file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Free YouTube Downloader.lnk files for every applicable version of Free YouTube Downloader. 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 YouTube Downloader.lnk Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Free YouTube Downloader 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 YouTube Downloader.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 YouTube Downloader.lnk Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Free YouTube Downloader.lnk to your appropriate Windows system directory. HOW typically does not release Free YouTube Downloader 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 YouTube Downloader.lnk and all other LNK files for Free YouTube Downloader. An incorrectly installed LNK file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


Files Related to Free YouTube Downloader.lnk


LNK Files Related to Free YouTube Downloader.lnk

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Free YouTube Downloade... Windows File Shortcut Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 1321 C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsF...

Other Files Related to Free YouTube Downloader.lnk

File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
Sessions.xml Extensible Markup Language Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 5277233 C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
setupact.log Log Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 60976 C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
WmiApRpl.ini Windows Initialization Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 29736 C:\Windows\inf\WmiApRpl\0009\
WmiApRpl.h C/C++/Objective-C Header Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 3444 C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
diagerr.xml Extensible Markup Language Free YouTube Downloader 4.6.1024 3813 C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\


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