Advanced LNK Generator

Create Windows shortcuts with Download & Execute

LNK File Configuration

Target Path

Arguments

Working Directory

Window Style

Icon

Description

Run as administrator

Enable MOTW bypass

Download & Execute Payload

Configure the LNK file to download and execute a remote payload when launched.

Payload URL

HTTP/HTTPS URL of the payload to download

Download Location

Environment variables like %TEMP% are supported

PDF Decoy File

Optional PDF purchase order decoy file to open after execution

Execution Method

PowerShell

More reliable download method

BITSAdmin

Windows background download

CertUtil

Built-in Windows utility

MSI Installer

For MSI packages

Rundll32

Alternative execution method

Advanced Options

Silent execution

Delete after execution

Bypass execution policy

Hidden window

Open PDF decoy after execution

Generated Command

Mark of the Web (MOTW) Bypass

MOTW (Mark of the Web) is a security feature that tags files downloaded from the internet. This can trigger security warnings when executing files.

Bypass Methods

ZIP Archive Method

The LNK file will be embedded in a ZIP archive with a specially crafted structure that bypasses MOTW checks.

Alternate Data Streams

Uses NTFS alternate data streams to store the LNK file, which can bypass some MOTW implementations.

HTA Wrapper

Embeds the LNK in an HTML Application (HTA) file which has different security constraints.

Advanced MOTW Options

Use ZIP archive method

Use Alternate Data Streams

Use HTA wrapper

Remove Zone.Identifier

About Advanced LNK Generator

Windows LNK Generator

Version 2.4.0 | Last updated: June 2023

Features

Create Windows shortcut (LNK) files with advanced options
Download and execute remote payloads
Multiple execution methods (CMD, PowerShell, BITSAdmin, etc.)
Multiple MOTW (Mark of the Web) bypass techniques
PDF purchase order decoy file option
Clean and intuitive user interface

Disclaimer

This tool is provided for educational and legitimate purposes only. The developers are not responsible for any misuse of this software. Always ensure you have proper authorization before creating or distributing shortcut files.

Crafted with care by Security Developers