Download, Fix, and Update Windows Utility Software.lnk

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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Windows Utility Software.lnk, also known as a Windows File Shortcut file, was created by Miscsoftware for the development of Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 2.9. LNK files fall under under the LNK (Windows File Shortcut) file type category.

The first version of Windows Utility Software.lnk was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 08/23/2006 inside Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 2.9. This file version is latest update offered from Miscsoftware, according to our records.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, LNK file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of Windows Utility Software.lnk.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Windows Utility Software.lnk
File Extension: LNK file extension
Description: The home for great PC utility software...
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 2.9
Developer: Miscsoftware
Software: Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer
Software Version: 2.9
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 294
Oldest File Date: 01/01/2020
Latest File Date: 01/01/2020


What are Windows Utility Software.lnk Error Messages?


General Windows Utility Software.lnk Runtime Errors

Windows Utility Software.lnk file errors often occur during the startup phase of Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer, but can also occur while the program is running. These types LNK errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer is running. Here are some of the most common Windows Utility Software.lnk runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\Favorites\Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.lnk file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Windows Utility Software.lnk file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer, system crash while loading or saving Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.lnk error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer software.

You can uninstall Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 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 Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 2.9 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer software.

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

Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 2.9

Miscsoftware

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 Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.lnk file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Windows Utility Software.lnk files for every applicable version of Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer. 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 Windows Utility Software.lnk Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Favorites\
  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 Windows Utility Software.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 Windows Utility Software.lnk Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Windows Utility Software.lnk to your appropriate Windows system directory. Miscsoftware typically does not release Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer 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 Windows Utility Software.lnk and all other LNK files for Windows Product Key Viewer/Changer. 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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