Tips to open JKS file

Can't open the JKS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open JKS files as well as a list of programs that support JKS files.

JKS file extension

File Name Jedi Knight Save
File Developer LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC
File Category Game Files

The JKS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the JKS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the JKS file on each system platform.

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What is JKS file?

The file in the JKS format belongs to the Game Files category. The creator of this file is LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Jedi Knight Save is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II. This was created by LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast, Star Wars: Dark Forces programs will also handle the file when the Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II program does not fulfill its role.

How to open JKS file?

An often recurring problem with Jedi Knight Save is that JKS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that JKS 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 JKS 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 Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II into the system search engine. 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 JKS.

Step 2. Create association of Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II with JKS files

If, despite the installed application, the JKS file does not start in the Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the JKS file with the Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II program.

Step 3. Update Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II program, it is possible that Jedi Knight Save 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 LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the JKS file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the JKS file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file JKS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected JKS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the JKS 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 JKS file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted JKS 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. If possible, you can try to move the JKS file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file JKS to close. However, some background programs may block the JKS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.