Tips to open AEXPK file
Can't open the AEXPK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AEXPK files as well as a list of programs that support AEXPK files.
AEXPK file extension
| File Name |
PGP Armored Extracted Public Key |
| File Developer |
PGP Corporation |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The AEXPK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AEXPK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AEXPK file on each system platform.
What is AEXPK file?
The file with the extension AEXPK is the Encoded Files file type. The author of this format is PGP Corporation. Additionally, the Encoded Files category contains 236 of other files. PGP Armored Extracted Public Key is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Pretty Good Privacy to handle this file. This is a program created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open AEXPK file?
The main problem with PGP Armored Extracted Public Key is that the AEXPK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AEXPK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AEXPK file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Pretty Good Privacy
The first step is to check if the computer has the Pretty Good Privacy program installed. To do this, enter the name Pretty Good Privacy into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AEXPK with Pretty Good Privacy. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AEXPK files.
Programs to open AEXPK file
Remember to download programs supporting AEXPK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Pretty Good Privacy with AEXPK files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AEXPK file still does not use the Pretty Good Privacy program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AEXPK file with the Pretty Good Privacy program.
Step 3. Update Pretty Good Privacy to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Pretty Good Privacy program with the PGP Armored Extracted Public Key file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AEXPK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the AEXPK file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AEXPK or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AEXPK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AEXPK file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair AEXPK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use PGP Corporation help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file AEXPK except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the AEXPK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AEXPK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AEXPK file again. However, some background programs may block the AEXPK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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