How to Fix Kindle.lnk Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Kindle.lnk is considered a type of Windows File Shortcut file. It is most-commonly used in Kindle for PC 1.26.55076 developed by Amazon. It uses the LNK file extension and is considered a LNK (Windows File Shortcut) file.

The first version of Kindle.lnk for Kindle for PC 1.26.55076 was seen on 05/31/2019 in Windows 10. This is not only most recent release from Amazon, but it's the only version known in existence.

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Kindle.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:	Kindle for PC 1.26.55076
Developer:	Amazon
Software:	Kindle for PC
Software Version:	1.26.55076

File Details
File Size (Bytes):	2051
Oldest File Date:	12/17/2019
Latest File Date:	12/17/2019

View Other Kindle.lnk Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	2.0 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:12:17 13:42:45+00:00
File Type:	LNK
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Create Date:	2019:03:26 21:10:42+00:00

^✻ Portions of file data provided by Exiftool (Phil Harvey) distributed under the Perl Artistic License.

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What are Kindle.lnk Error Messages?

General Kindle.lnk Runtime Errors

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

Kindle.lnk could not be found.
Kindle.lnk error.
Kindle.lnk failed to load.
Error loading Kindle.lnk.
Failed to register Kindle.lnk / Cannot register Kindle.lnk.
Runtime Error - Kindle.lnk.
The file Kindle.lnk is missing or corrupt.

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\Desktop\Kindle.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 Kindle.lnk file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Kindle for PC), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Kindle.lnk file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Kindle for PC, system crash while loading or saving Kindle.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.

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How to Fix Kindle.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 Kindle.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):

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

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

Step 2: If recently installed Kindle for PC (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Kindle for PC software.

You can uninstall Kindle for PC software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Kindle for PC 1.26.55076 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Kindle for PC software.

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

Kindle for PC 1.26.55076

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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 Kindle.lnk error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

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

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your Kindle.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 Kindle.lnk file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Kindle.lnk files for every applicable version of Kindle for PC. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Kindle.lnk Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Kindle for PC folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Desktop\
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 Kindle.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.

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

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

Kindle for PC 1.26.55076

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Kindle.lnk

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
File Size:	2051
File Date:	12/17/2019
MD5 Checksum:	c9377e8655e4e4750469071b4799fad4
SHA1 Checksum:	efa3d6f1d93db55e89ed70e7b9f7b20ed8070cd3
SHA256 Checksum:	dacb7995851d68dff26334cdfb8e3754321974e3bd535e13ff714a94d7f32f65
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Users\Tester\Desktop\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	LNK
File Modification Date/Time:	12/17/2019

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Files Related to Kindle.lnk

LNK Files Related to Kindle.lnk

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Kindle.lnk	Windows File Shortcut	Kindle for PC 1.26.55076	2051	C:\Windows\System32\sru\

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diagwrn.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Kindle for PC 1.26.55076	44683	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
diagerr.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Kindle for PC 1.26.55076	44109	C:\Windows\Panther\UnattendGC\
EtwRTEventLog-System.etl	Microsoft Event Trace Log	Kindle for PC 1.26.55076	744	C:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup\

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