Display lnk files extension in PC

Issue / Question

By default, lnk file extension is hidden from PC's user in Win 7 or Win 10

Applicable To

PC with Win 7 or Win 10

Resolution / Answer

Please Ensure that before any Registry changes are performed you have backed-up your Registry.

Steps:

1. Create a registry file with below content:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile]
"NeverShowExt"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\InternetShortcut]
"NeverShowExt"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\piffile]
"NeverShowExt"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SHCmdFile]
"NeverShowExt"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ShellScrap] 
"NeverShowExt"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DocShortcut]
"NeverShowExt"=-

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\xnkfile]
"NeverShowExt"=-

2. Run the registry file from your PC screen and reboot your PC.
3. After reboot, lnk extension is available for you to modify.