Tips to open RKN file
Can't open the RKN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RKN files as well as a list of programs that support RKN files.
RKN file extension
| File Name |
Reckon Accounts Personal Plus Backup Format |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The RKN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RKN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RKN file on each system platform.
What is RKN file?
The file in the RKN format belongs to the Backup Files category. Backup Files consists of 243 similar files. Reckon Accounts Personal Plus Backup Format 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 Accounts Personal Plus. This was created by Reckon.
How to open RKN file?
The main problem with Reckon Accounts Personal Plus Backup Format is that the RKN file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that RKN 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 RKN 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 Accounts Personal Plus
In this case, you should first verify that the Accounts Personal Plus application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Accounts Personal Plus into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RKN with Accounts Personal Plus. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RKN files.
Programs to open RKN file
Remember to download programs supporting RKN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Accounts Personal Plus with RKN files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RKN file still does not use the Accounts Personal Plus program, it means no 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RKN file with the Accounts Personal Plus program.
Step 3. Update Accounts Personal Plus to the latest version
If, however, after binding Accounts Personal Plus with Reckon Accounts Personal Plus Backup Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Reckon website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RKN file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to RKN 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 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RKN file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected RKN 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 RKN file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RKN file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RKN 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move RKN 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the RKN file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RKN file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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