Tips to open BK3 file

Can't open the BK3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BK3 files as well as a list of programs that support BK3 files.

BK3 file extension

File Name Corel WordPerfect Document Backup
File Developer Corel Corporation
File Category Archive Files

The BK3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BK3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BK3 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is BK3 file?

The file with the extension BK3 is the Archive Files file type. The author of this format is Corel Corporation. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Corel WordPerfect Document Backup is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WordPerfect Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.

How to open BK3 file?

The most common problem when using Corel WordPerfect Document Backup is that a specific BK3 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open BK3, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BK3 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 WordPerfect Office

In this case, you should first verify that the WordPerfect Office application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support BK3 files.

Programs to open BK3 file

Remember to download programs supporting BK3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with BK3 files

If, despite the installed application, the BK3 file does not start in the WordPerfect Office application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BK3 file with the WordPerfect Office application.

Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version

If, however, after binding WordPerfect Office with Corel WordPerfect Document Backup there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Corel Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BK3 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to BK3 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BK3 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected BK3 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BK3 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular BK3 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Corel Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BK3 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the BK3 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the BK3 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.