Tips to open CEKEY file
Can't open the CEKEY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CEKEY files as well as a list of programs that support CEKEY files.
CEKEY file extension
| File Name |
McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The CEKEY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CEKEY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CEKEY file on each system platform.
What is CEKEY file?
The CEKEY file has been categorized as Settings Files. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format 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 McAfee VirusScan application is recommended to open the file. It was released by McAfee, Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the CEKEY file. You can use McAfee VirusScan Enterprise in case McAfee VirusScan cannot be used.
How to open CEKEY file?
An often recurring problem with McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format is that CEKEY is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file CEKEY to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CEKEY 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 McAfee VirusScan
In this case, you should first verify that the McAfee VirusScan application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name McAfee VirusScan in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file CEKEY.
Programs to open CEKEY file
Remember to download programs supporting CEKEY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of McAfee VirusScan with CEKEY files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CEKEY file to open in the McAfee VirusScan 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CEKEY file with the McAfee VirusScan program.
Step 3. Update McAfee VirusScan to the latest version
If, however, after binding McAfee VirusScan with McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the McAfee, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CEKEY file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The CEKEY file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to CEKEY files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CEKEY or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CEKEY file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of CEKEY file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 option of recovering data from damaged CEKEY files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CEKEY 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the CEKEY file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CEKEY file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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