Tips to open KMY file
Can't open the KMY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KMY files as well as a list of programs that support KMY files.
KMY file extension
| File Name |
KMyMoney Data Format |
| File Developer |
KMyMoney |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The KMY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KMY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KMY file on each system platform.
What is KMY file?
The file with the extension KMY is the Data Files file type. It was designed by KMyMoney. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. KMyMoney Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is KMyMoney. This was created by KMyMoney Development Team.
How to open KMY file?
The main problem with KMyMoney Data Format is that the KMY file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open KMY, 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 KMY 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 KMyMoney
The first step is to check if the computer has the KMyMoney program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name KMyMoney in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open KMY files.
Programs to open KMY file
Remember to download programs supporting KMY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of KMyMoney with KMY files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the KMY file to open in the KMyMoney application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 KMY file with the KMyMoney program.
Step 3. Update KMyMoney to the latest version
If, despite the association of the KMyMoney program with the KMyMoney Data Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the KMyMoney Development Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KMY file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the KMY file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file KMY or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected KMY files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the KMY files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair KMY file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting KMyMoney, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted KMY 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the KMY file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the KMY file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KMY file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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