How do I inoculate (protect) my links using LinkFixer Advanced?

How do I inoculate (protect) my links using LinkFixer Advanced?

How do I inoculate (protect) my links using LinkFixer Advanced?

Modified on: Fri, 6 Mar, 2026 at 11:44 AM

Overview

In this article, you will learn how to safeguard sample files so that broken links caused by renaming or moving files can be fixed automatically.
This lesson is a sequel to the article “How Do I Scan My Files Using LinkFixer Advanced.” It assumes you are familiar with the basics covered there. If you haven’t read that article yet, we recommend doing so before attempting this one.

Trial Mode Limitations

When using LinkFixer Advanced in trial mode:

  1. The Inoculate command processes up to 500 links per day.
  2. A maximum of 5,000 links can be processed during the 21-day trial period

Steps in the New UI

  1. Click the Inoculate button on the LinkFixer Advanced Home Screen.

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  1. Ensure that the "XLSX 2010" folder and its files are still selected. If not please select them as shown below.

            The image displays a user interface of the LinkFixer Advanced software, showcasing a folder tree with selected files, including Excel and Word documents, and options to process or view the results. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

            Note: If other files are selected from a previous run, use the Uncheck All button (located at the top-left) to reset your folder selection tree.

  1. Click "Select Files". This section allows you to filter parent files.

            The image shows a digital interface with a list of files, folders, and tools for managing and fixing broken links, specifically in a software application for Excel and Word documents. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

  1. Choose Process all files in Selected Folders then Select Links.

            The image depicts a user interface for the LinkFixer Advanced software, featuring options to select folders, files, and links for processing, with advanced features to include or exclude files based on a list file. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

      5. On Select Links screen, verify that “Process all links in selected folders” is selected then click on “Preview”.

            The image shows a user interface of a software tool called LinkFixer Advanced, which is used to remove or fix links in files, with options to preview, process, and exclude certain links based on a list of criteria. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

      6. The Preview section allows you to show the files and links that will be inoculated.

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      7. Click the “Process Files” button to proceed.

            The image depicts a user interface of a software tool called LinkFixer Advanced, where users can select files to scan for broken links, preview them, and process them for inoculation. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

      8. The Process Files section gives you an opportunity to double check some settings before you run the inoculate process.

           The image shows the user interface of LinkFixer Advanced, a tool for managing and fixing links within files, with options to select folders, files, and customize link processing settings. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

      9. Click on “Run Inoculate” button to process with the Inoculate Process.

           The image shows the user interface of the LinkFixer Advanced software, where a user is selecting files and links to process them, with options to review and run the inoculation process. AI-generated content may be incorrect.

 

Note: SQLite Database Performance message may appear.

By default, LinkFixer Advanced is configured to use built-in SQLite Database. This setup is fine for light evaluation work and for getting familiar with the application.

Click on “YES” button to proceed.

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After clicking on "YES" button, another message may appear as the LinkFixer Advanced asks you to choose a backup location. The LinkFixer Advanced reminds you to create a backup of every file you modify.

Select the "Do not make automatic backups" and hit "OK" to proceed with the process.

           

     10. When the process is complete, the Inoculate Process Dashboard is displayed. This window includes the status pane showing progress details.

           

    11. Click on the "Open Report" button from the Reports section to open the "Inoculate Report.
 
           
   
    12. A PDF file will be opened, and you may view the LinkFixer Advanced Inoculate summary.
       

     13. You have now completed the Inoculate Process.