General

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Can LinkFixer Advanced maintain a file’s original “last modified date and time”?
Yes! By default, LinkFixer Advanced will maintain the last modified date and time of files that it processes. If you wish to disable this option, you can do...
Mon, 23 Dec, 2019 at 4:50 PM
What should I do to optimize the processing speed of LinkFixer Advanced?
While the performance of the program can vary depending upon the computing environment in which it is run, there are several performance tips that can be ...
Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 at 1:11 PM
When processing Microsoft Office files, does Office need to be installed on the same computer as LinkFixer Advanced?
It is not necessary to have Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint installed on the same computer with LinkFixer Advanced. This is because LinkFixer Advanced p...
Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 at 12:36 PM
What factors can affect the processing speed of LinkFixer Advanced?
As a first step, please review the "Where to Install LinkFixer Advanced" section of the LinkFixer Advanced User's Guide (starting at about pag...
Mon, 23 Dec, 2019 at 5:02 PM
Can I include or exclude certain types of files or links from being processed?
Yes, you can define specific file or link filtering rules to include or exclude certain types of files or links. A variety of filtering options are availabl...
Mon, 23 Dec, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Can I run LinkFixer Advanced during business hours, when some files may be open?
It is possible to run the Inoculate process (for example) during business hours. Files that are open will be skipped, flagged and reported in the reports as...
Fri, 16 Jun, 2017 at 4:13 PM
Should I run LinkFixer Advanced using "Run as administrator"?
There can be a difference between running a program as a user with administrative privileges (member of the Administrator group) and running the program usi...
Thu, 19 Aug, 2021 at 1:29 PM
Does LinkFixer Advanced support the processing of links contained in VBA code or macros in Microsoft Office file types?
Yes! LinkFixer Advanced will process many user-defined links contained in VBA code or macros in Microsoft Word, Access and Excel file types. However, th...
Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 at 12:41 PM
To run Microsoft Access files, does Access need to be installed on the same computer as LinkFixer Advanced?
No. LinkFixer Advanced installs the Microsoft Access Database Engine if your computer does not have the necessary Access application installed.
Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 at 1:18 PM
Can LinkFixer Advanced help me move a large number of files from one location to another without breaking links?
Yes, LinkFixer Advanced has been specifically designed to move or rename batches of files and folders without causing broken links.The most common method of...
Tue, 13 Jun, 2017 at 12:47 PM