Windows 10: 0 Byte Files That Look Like .lnk Files But They Actually Open

Discus and support 0 Byte Files That Look Like .lnk Files But They Actually Open in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am cleaning out my files on a 10TB hard drive. I did a Size search for 0 byte jpg files and most are as you would expect, corrupted JPGs. Some... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by LugerGlockenstein, Oct 30, 2020.

  1. LUGERGLOCKENSTEIN
    LugerGlockenstein Win User

    0 Byte Files That Look Like .lnk Files But They Actually Open


    I am cleaning out my files on a 10TB hard drive. I did a Size search for 0 byte jpg files and most are as you would expect, corrupted JPGs. Some however are "shortcuts" to actual jpgs. Strangely they have the shortcut arrow but also the file extension of .jpg and if I open them it will open the image file.


    Unfortunately, I tested a couple and if I delete the shortcut, the jpg that is linked to it gets deleted as well. Some are family photos.


    What is going on here and how can I save the jpgs and get rid of these "shortcut" jpgs that are supposedly 0 bytes? I included some photos. I expect these came about when I used a file recovery tool on a dying hard drive.


    I found video files as well with shortcuts acting the same way.


    Lesson learned, I am getting everything backed up and I have purchased a backup service as well.




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    :)
     
    LugerGlockenstein, Oct 30, 2020
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  2. J.O.MORTENSEN
    j.o.mortensen Win User

    Windows 10 WMDC .lnk files

    • Just to confirm, are you having issues copying shortcuts (.lnk files) to any devices?
      Yes
    • Have you made any changes prior to the issue? No, Except what is described in this trade
    • Are you receiving any error messages? It seems like there is some messages there are suppressed, there is appearing some sounds, like error sounds but no message displayed.
    • Is the issue the same when copying a different file? nope, only on the .lnk files
    • What are the steps that you've done so far to troubleshoot the issue?
      What is described in my previous comments

      When it was working before the specified Windows 10 updates, it would sometimes prompt if want to do or accept something ... But unfortunately I can't remember what is was, i think it was something about if you want to do is for this files types
      and again if you want to do it for all the following files as well.
     
    j.o.mortensen, Oct 30, 2020
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  3. LOV DOLLENTE
    Lov Dollente Win User
    Windows 10 WMDC .lnk files

    Hi Jom,

    We suggest performing the steps provided above for us to troubleshoot your issue with copying .lnk files to any devices.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Lov Dollente, Oct 30, 2020
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  4. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    0 Byte Files That Look Like .lnk Files But They Actually Open

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Oct 30, 2020
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