Tips to open PKEY file
Can't open the PKEY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PKEY files as well as a list of programs that support PKEY files.
PKEY file extension
| File Name |
PowerKey Encrypted Format |
| File Developer |
Elcor Software |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The PKEY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PKEY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PKEY file on each system platform.
What is PKEY file?
The file in the PKEY format belongs to the Encoded Files category. The creator of this file is Elcor Software. Encoded Files consists of 236 similar files. PowerKey Encrypted Format 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 PowerKey. This was created by Elcor Software.
How to open PKEY file?
An often recurring problem with PowerKey Encrypted Format is that PKEY is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PKEY 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 PKEY 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 PowerKey
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PowerKey is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PowerKey in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PKEY files.
Programs to open PKEY file
Remember to download programs supporting PKEY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of PowerKey with PKEY files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PKEY file to open in the PowerKey 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the PowerKey application as the default for handling the PKEY file.
Step 3. Update PowerKey to the latest version
If, despite the association of the PowerKey program with the PowerKey Encrypted Format 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 Elcor Software website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PKEY file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PKEY file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PKEY or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PKEY file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PKEY file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PKEY file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Elcor Software
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PKEY 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. If possible, you can try to move the PKEY file to another location.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PKEY file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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