Opening a LINK File

The LINK file type is primarily associated with systemd.

LINKFile Extension LINK
File extension: LINK
File type:  network configuration

What is a LINK file?

LINK files mostly belong to systemd by systemd Contributors. A LINK file contains network link configuration which systemd system management service uses to manage network connections and devices. Such LINK files are saved in the /lib/system/network, /etc/system/network, and the /run/system/network folders. Another type of LINK file contains a link (Uniform Resource Locator) in a portal created with Jetspeed Java library. LINK is also the filename extension of plugin-related data used by some versions of Eclipse integrated development environment.

How do you open LINK files?

You need a suitable software like systemd to open a LINK file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your LINK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LINK file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert LINK files:

  1. systemd by systemd Contributors
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LINK files are often referred to as systemd settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Apple II (data) by Apple
    Apple II is a discontinued 8-bit home computer manufactured by Apple. Its Golden Orchard CD ROM uses data saved in a LINK file. This file format is classified as Data.
  3. Jetspeed (link) by Apache
    Jetspeed is a free and open source Java framework for building network portals. Its links are saved in a file with LINK filename extension. This file format is classified as Misc.

Technical Data for LINK File Extension

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a link network configuration is a special file format by systemd Contributors and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LINK files

  • Associate the LINK file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open network configurations. Because only the current version supports the latest LINK file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the systemd Contributors manufacturer website after an available systemd update.
  • To make sure that your LINK file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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