About Easy-Link-File-Viewer
Desktop application for Windows to read, modify and write shortcut files (.lnk) with ease.
Easy-Link-File-Viewer 1.9.0
Desktop application for Windows to read, modify and write shortcut files (.lnk) with ease.
- By ElektroStudios
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Apr 20, 2026
What's new in 1.9.0
🌟 Improvements:
- Optimized the custom visual message box integration by eliminating System.Reflection.Emit and all
- related dependencies.
🛠️ Fixes:
- Fixed an issue where the Application Model ID failed to persist when using the 'Save' command,
caused by an access violation that occurred when the Hex Viewer was enabled and had the shortcut
file loaded.
🚀 New Features:
- Introduced a dedicated EasyLink.CLI.exe standalone executable that allows to read, write and
- modify shortcut files through a command-line interface. Feature Request #17
Technical details
| Publisher | ElektroStudios |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.9.0 |
| Release date | 2026-04-20 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | ElektroStudios.Easy-Link-File-Viewer |
Install Easy-Link-File-Viewer from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=ElektroStudios.Easy-Link-File-Viewer -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=ElektroStudios.Easy-Link-File-Viewer -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=ElektroStudios.Easy-Link-File-Viewer -e
Easy-Link-File-Viewer version history
1.7
Frequently asked questions
Is Easy-Link-File-Viewer free?
Yes. Easy-Link-File-Viewer is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of Easy-Link-File-Viewer?
The latest version is 1.9.0, released on Apr 20, 2026.
Is it safe to download Easy-Link-File-Viewer?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 51642c5fab3da9f6f4a143f5500094673e06ed9fc0eb3aec9aa4cee7d237576b.
Which Windows versions does Easy-Link-File-Viewer support?
Easy-Link-File-Viewer runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Easy-Link-File-Viewer?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Easy-Link-File-Viewer and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ElektroStudios.Easy-Link-File-Viewer -e.
Is there a portable version of Easy-Link-File-Viewer?
Yes. Easy-Link-File-Viewer is available as a portable ZIP archive (Easy.Link.File.Viewer.v1.9.0.AnyCPU.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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