Tips to open BKI file
Can't open the BKI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BKI files as well as a list of programs that support BKI files.
BKI file extension
| File Name |
IBM BookManager Backup Index |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The BKI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BKI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BKI file on each system platform.
What is BKI file?
The file in the BKI format belongs to the Archive Files category. It was designed by IBM. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. IBM BookManager Backup Index is most often found on 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 IBM Softcopy Reader application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The BookManager programs will also handle the file when the IBM Softcopy Reader program does not fulfill its role.
How to open BKI file?
The most common problem when using IBM BookManager Backup Index is that a specific BKI is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BKI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BKI 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 IBM Softcopy Reader
The first step is to check if the computer has the IBM Softcopy Reader program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name IBM Softcopy Reader in it. 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 BKI files.
Programs to open BKI file
Remember to download programs supporting BKI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IBM Softcopy Reader with BKI files
If, despite the installed application, the BKI file does not start in the IBM Softcopy Reader application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 BKI file with the IBM Softcopy Reader application.
Step 3. Update IBM Softcopy Reader to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the IBM Softcopy Reader program, it is possible that IBM BookManager Backup Index requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BKI 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BKI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our BKI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BKI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the BKI 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 BKI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BKI 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BKI to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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