Tips to open BK8 file
Can't open the BK8 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BK8 files as well as a list of programs that support BK8 files.
BK8 file extension
| File Name |
Corel WordPerfect Document Backup |
| File Developer |
Corel Corporation |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The BK8 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BK8 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BK8 file on each system platform.
What is BK8 file?
The BK8 file has been categorized as Archive Files. 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. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is WordPerfect Office. This was created by Corel Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the BK8 file.
How to open BK8 file?
An often recurring problem with Corel WordPerfect Document Backup is that BK8 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file BK8 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BK8 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that WordPerfect Office is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name WordPerfect Office 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 BK8 with WordPerfect Office. Below is a list of programs that support the file BK8.
Programs to open BK8 file
Remember to download programs supporting BK8 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WordPerfect Office with BK8 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BK8 file to open in the WordPerfect Office application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the WordPerfect Office application as the default for handling the BK8 file.
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. 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 BK8 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BK8 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file BK8 or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected BK8 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BK8 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged BK8 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted BK8 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 BK8 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the BK8 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file BK8 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the BK8 file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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