Tips to open LKR file
Can't open the LKR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LKR files as well as a list of programs that support LKR files.
LKR file extension
| File Name |
MPLAB Linker |
| File Developer |
Microchip Technology Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The LKR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LKR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LKR file on each system platform.
What is LKR file?
The LKR file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by Microchip Technology Inc.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. MPLAB Linker appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The MPLAB C Compiler application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microchip Technology Inc..
How to open LKR file?
The main problem with MPLAB Linker is that the LKR file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open LKR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LKR 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 MPLAB C Compiler
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that MPLAB C Compiler is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing MPLAB C Compiler 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 LKR with MPLAB C Compiler. Below is a list of programs that support the file LKR.
Programs to open LKR file
Remember to download programs supporting LKR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPLAB C Compiler with LKR files
If, despite the installed application, the LKR file does not start in the MPLAB C Compiler application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the LKR file with the MPLAB C Compiler application.
Step 3. Update MPLAB C Compiler to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MPLAB C Compiler program with the MPLAB Linker file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microchip Technology Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LKR 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 LKR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to LKR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the LKR file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected LKR files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LKR file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LKR file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microchip Technology Inc. help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted LKR files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move LKR to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the LKR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the LKR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LKR file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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