How to Update, Download, and Fix Beyond Compare 4.lnk

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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Beyond Compare 4.lnk, also known as a Windows File Shortcut file, was created by Scooter Software for the development of Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938. LNK files fall under under the LNK (Windows File Shortcut) file type category.

Beyond Compare 4.lnk was first developed on 05/31/2019 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938. This is not only most recent release from Scooter Software, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please continue reading to find your correct Beyond Compare 4.lnk file version download (free), detailed file information, and LNK file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Beyond Compare 4.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: Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938
Developer: Scooter Software
Software: Beyond Compare
Software Version: 4.2.10.23938
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 909
Oldest File Date: 12/21/2019
Latest File Date: 12/21/2019


What are Beyond Compare 4.lnk Error Messages?


General Beyond Compare 4.lnk Runtime Errors

Beyond Compare 4.lnk file errors often occur during the startup phase of Beyond Compare, but can also occur while the program is running. These types LNK errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Beyond Compare is running. Here are some of the most common Beyond Compare 4.lnk runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.lnk file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Beyond Compare), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Beyond Compare 4.lnk file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Beyond Compare, system crash while loading or saving Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.lnk error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Beyond Compare 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 Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Beyond Compare software.

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

Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938

Scooter Software

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 Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.lnk file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Beyond Compare 4.lnk files for every applicable version of Beyond Compare. 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 Beyond Compare 4.lnk Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Beyond Compare 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 Beyond Compare 4.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 Beyond Compare 4.lnk Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Beyond Compare 4.lnk to your appropriate Windows system directory. Scooter Software typically does not release Beyond Compare 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 Beyond Compare 4.lnk and all other LNK files for Beyond Compare. 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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Beyond Compare 4.lnk Windows File Shortcut Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938 909 C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\...

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EtwRTDiagLog.etl Microsoft Event Trace Log Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938 1184 C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\
PerfStringBackup.INI Windows Initialization Beyond Compare 4.2.10.23938 1321920 C:\Windows\System32\
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