1.9.3: Can't open shortcuts (.lnk) of video/audio files in XnView
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2025 3:20 pm
XnView: MP 1.9.3 64 bit
OS: Windows 10 64 bit
XnView won't open shortcuts (.lnk) of video/audio files.
To reproduce:
In XnView browser, double click (or right-click and select open) a shortcut (.lnk) to a video/audio.
Returns error: File can't be loaded!
Also, when browsing previous/next file in Viewer, if such a file is encountered, XnView will show a blank window.
OS: Windows 10 64 bit
XnView won't open shortcuts (.lnk) of video/audio files.
To reproduce:
In XnView browser, double click (or right-click and select open) a shortcut (.lnk) to a video/audio.
Returns error: File can't be loaded!
Also, when browsing previous/next file in Viewer, if such a file is encountered, XnView will show a blank window.