Tips to open DKE file
Can't open the DKE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DKE files as well as a list of programs that support DKE files.
DKE file extension
| File Name |
DriveLock FDE Disk Key Format |
| File Developer |
CenterTools |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The DKE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DKE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DKE file on each system platform.
What is DKE file?
The DKE file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is CenterTools. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. DriveLock FDE Disk Key Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use DriveLock to handle this file. This is a program created by CenterTools.
How to open DKE file?
The most common problem when using DriveLock FDE Disk Key Format is that a specific DKE is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DKE files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DKE 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 DriveLock
In this case, you should first verify that the DriveLock application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing DriveLock into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file DKE with DriveLock. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DKE files.
Programs to open DKE file
Remember to download programs supporting DKE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DriveLock with DKE files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DKE file to open in the DriveLock application, but you can set it manually. 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 select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DKE file with the DriveLock program.
Step 3. Update DriveLock to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the DriveLock program, it is possible that DriveLock FDE Disk Key Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the CenterTools website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DKE 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 suggests truncating the DKE file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DKE file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover DKE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DKE file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DKE files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact CenterTools
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DKE 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. 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 DKE file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the DKE file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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