Tips to open NKB file
Can't open the NKB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NKB files as well as a list of programs that support NKB files.
NKB file extension
| File Name |
Kontakt Audio Bank |
| File Developer |
Native Instruments |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The NKB file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NKB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NKB file on each system platform.
What is NKB file?
The file in the NKB format belongs to the Audio Files category. It was designed by Native Instruments. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Kontakt Audio Bank is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use KONTAKT to handle this file. This is a program created by Native Instruments, Inc.. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the NKB file.
How to open NKB file?
An often recurring problem with Kontakt Audio Bank is that NKB is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file NKB to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NKB 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 KONTAKT
In this case, you should first verify that the KONTAKT application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name KONTAKT 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 NKB with KONTAKT. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NKB files.
Programs to open NKB file
Remember to download programs supporting NKB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of KONTAKT with NKB files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NKB file to open in the KONTAKT 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. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the NKB file with the KONTAKT application.
Step 3. Update KONTAKT to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the KONTAKT program, it is possible that Kontakt Audio Bank requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Native Instruments, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NKB 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to NKB 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NKB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NKB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NKB file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NKB files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Native Instruments help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NKB 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the NKB file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NKB file again. However, some background programs may block the NKB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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