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# 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 <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software)">Wine</a>, allowing you to edit Windows shortcuts on Un*x systems.

<mark><small><u>New:</u> now contains an auto installer to register as a Linux App!</small></mark>


**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