Tips to open BK4 file
Can't open the BK4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BK4 files as well as a list of programs that support BK4 files.
BK4 file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Document Backup |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The BK4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BK4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BK4 file on each system platform.
What is BK4 file?
The file with the extension BK4 is the Archive Files file type. The creator of this file is Corel Corporation. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Corel WordPerfect Document Backup is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The WordPerfect Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Corel Corporation.
How to open BK4 file?
An often recurring problem with Corel WordPerfect Document Backup is that BK4 is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that BK4 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 BK4 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the WordPerfect Office program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WordPerfect Office in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file BK4 with WordPerfect Office. Below is a list of programs that support the file BK4.
Programs to open BK4 file
Remember to download programs supporting BK4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with BK4 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the BK4 file still does not use the WordPerfect Office program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BK4 file with the WordPerfect Office application.
Step 3. Update WordPerfect Office to the latest version
If, despite the association of the WordPerfect Office program with the Corel WordPerfect Document Backup file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Corel Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BK4 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BK4 file. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BK4 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected BK4 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BK4 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BK4 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BK4 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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 BK4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BK4 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 BK4 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BK4 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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