Tips to open JNK file
Can't open the JNK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open JNK files as well as a list of programs that support JNK files.
JNK file extension
| File Name |
Junk Temporary Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The JNK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the JNK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the JNK file on each system platform.
What is JNK file?
The file with the extension JNK is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Junk Temporary Data Format is supported by 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 Starpoint Gemini 2. This was created by Little Green Men Games.
How to open JNK file?
The main problem with Junk Temporary Data Format is that the JNK file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open JNK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the JNK 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 Starpoint Gemini 2
The first step is to check if the computer has the Starpoint Gemini 2 program installed. To do this, enter the name Starpoint Gemini 2 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 JNK with Starpoint Gemini 2. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open JNK files.
Programs to open JNK file
Remember to download programs supporting JNK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Starpoint Gemini 2 with JNK files
If, despite the installed application, the JNK file does not start in the Starpoint Gemini 2 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the JNK file with the Starpoint Gemini 2 program.
Step 3. Update Starpoint Gemini 2 to the latest version
If, however, after binding Starpoint Gemini 2 with Junk Temporary Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Little Green Men Games website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the JNK file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The JNK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to JNK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the JNK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected JNK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of JNK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged JNK 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 JNK 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. Copying the JNK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the JNK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the JNK file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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