Tips to open LOCKY file
Can't open the LOCKY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LOCKY files as well as a list of programs that support LOCKY files.
LOCKY file extension
| File Name |
Locky Ransomware Affected Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The LOCKY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LOCKY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LOCKY file on each system platform.
What is LOCKY file?
The file in the LOCKY format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Locky Ransomware Affected Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Trend Micro Inc..
How to open LOCKY file?
An often recurring problem with Locky Ransomware Affected Data Format is that LOCKY is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file LOCKY to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the LOCKY 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 Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file LOCKY.
Programs to open LOCKY file
Remember to download programs supporting LOCKY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor with LOCKY files
If, despite the installed application, the LOCKY file does not start in the Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor 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 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. 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 LOCKY file with the Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor program.
Step 3. Update Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor program, it is possible that Locky Ransomware Affected Data Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Trend Micro Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the LOCKY file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The LOCKY file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to LOCKY 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the LOCKY file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LOCKY files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of LOCKY file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged LOCKY files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted LOCKY 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. If possible, you can try to move the LOCKY file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the LOCKY file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the LOCKY file again. However, some background programs may block the LOCKY file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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