Tips to open NKP file
Can't open the NKP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NKP files as well as a list of programs that support NKP files.
NKP file extension
| File Name |
Kontakt Presets Format |
| File Developer |
Native Instruments |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The NKP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NKP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NKP file on each system platform.
What is NKP file?
The file with the extension NKP is the Settings Files file type. The author of this format is Native Instruments. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Kontakt Presets Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The KONTAKT application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Native Instruments, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.
How to open NKP file?
The most common problem when using Kontakt Presets Format is that a specific NKP is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open NKP, 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 NKP 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that KONTAKT is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name KONTAKT 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 NKP files.
Programs to open NKP file
Remember to download programs supporting NKP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of KONTAKT with NKP files
If, despite the installed application, the NKP file does not start in the KONTAKT 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NKP file with the KONTAKT program.
Step 3. Update KONTAKT to the latest version
If, despite the association of the KONTAKT program with the Kontakt Presets Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Native Instruments, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NKP 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 NKP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NKP file. However, remember that not every infected NKP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NKP file. 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 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 NKP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Native Instruments
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NKP 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 NKP to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NKP file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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