Tips to open PIK file
Can't open the PIK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PIK files as well as a list of programs that support PIK files.
PIK file extension
The PIK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PIK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PIK file on each system platform.
What is PIK file?
The file in the PIK format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Protel 99 PIK is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Altium Designer. This was created by Altium Limited..
How to open PIK file?
The main problem with Protel 99 PIK is that the PIK file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PIK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PIK 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 Altium Designer
The first step is to check if the computer has the Altium Designer program installed. This can be achieved by typing Altium Designer into the operating system search engine. 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 PIK files.
Programs to open PIK file
Remember to download programs supporting PIK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Altium Designer with PIK files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PIK file to open in the Altium Designer 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PIK file with the Altium Designer application.
Step 3. Update Altium Designer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Altium Designer program with the Protel 99 PIK file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Altium Limited. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PIK file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the PIK file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PIK file. Sometimes virus-infected PIK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PIK file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PIK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PIK files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PIK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PIK 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 PIK file again. However, some background programs may block the PIK file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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