Tips to open NKD file
Can't open the NKD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NKD files as well as a list of programs that support NKD files.
NKD file extension
| File Name |
Nikon ViewNX Thumbnail Cache |
| File Developer |
Nikon Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The NKD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NKD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NKD file on each system platform.
What is NKD file?
The file with the extension NKD is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is Nikon Corporation. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Nikon ViewNX Thumbnail Cache is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The ViewNX application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Nikon Corporation.
How to open NKD file?
An often recurring problem with Nikon ViewNX Thumbnail Cache is that NKD is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that NKD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NKD 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 ViewNX
In this case, you should first verify that the ViewNX application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ViewNX in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support NKD files.
Programs to open NKD file
Remember to download programs supporting NKD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ViewNX with NKD files
If, despite the installed application, the NKD file does not start in the ViewNX 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 NKD file with the ViewNX program.
Step 3. Update ViewNX to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ViewNX program, it is possible that Nikon ViewNX Thumbnail Cache requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Nikon Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NKD file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to NKD 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NKD file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected NKD files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NKD file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged NKD files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Nikon Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NKD except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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. It is best to move NKD to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the NKD file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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