linkedit

LinkEdit is a full open-source rewriting of Windows native program called when you do right-click > "Properties" on a Windows shortcut (*.lnk file).

This rewriting is especially useful as it can run on Linux via Wine, allowing you to edit Windows shortcuts on Un*x systems.

New: now contains an auto installer to register as a Linux App!

linkedit is written by Nicolas Mougin (mougino@free.fr).

You can download the program at http://mougino.free.fr/freeware/#lnke

Changelog

• v0.3 (2026-01-21)
  • fix for Wine 11.0 breaking 'start.exe' retrocompatibility
  • add a program updater!
• v0.2 (2025-10-07)
  • fix missing icons on exe shortcuts
  • propose to install program as a Linux App
  • improve behavior under Linux
• v0.1 (2025-05-22)
  • initial release

License

linkedit is provided under the GNU GPL V3 license.

See "gpl.txt" or https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html

Source code is available at http://mougino.free.fr/code/index.php?p=linkedit

How to build

linkedit is written and compiled with Classic PowerBasic v9.07.0205. http://powerbasic.com