Tips to open NLK file
Can't open the NLK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NLK files as well as a list of programs that support NLK files.
NLK file extension
| File Name |
Outlook 2003 E-mail Cookie |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The NLK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NLK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NLK file on each system platform.
What is NLK file?
The file with the extension NLK is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Outlook 2003 E-mail Cookie is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Outlook. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open NLK file?
The main problem with Outlook 2003 E-mail Cookie is that the NLK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that NLK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NLK 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 Microsoft Outlook
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Outlook application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Outlook in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NLK files.
Programs to open NLK file
Remember to download programs supporting NLK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Outlook with NLK files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NLK file to open in the Microsoft Outlook 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the NLK file with the Microsoft Outlook application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Outlook to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Outlook program with the Outlook 2003 E-mail Cookie 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NLK file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The NLK file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to NLK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NLK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected NLK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the NLK files changes over time. 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 ability to automatically repair NLK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NLK files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move NLK to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the NLK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NLK to close. However, some background programs may block the NLK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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