Tips to open SKU file
Can't open the SKU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SKU files as well as a list of programs that support SKU files.
SKU file extension
| File Name |
TomTom For R-Link Map Format |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The SKU file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SKU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SKU file on each system platform.
What is SKU file?
The file with the extension SKU is the GIS Files file type. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. TomTom For R-Link Map Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use R-Link Toolbox to handle this file. This is a program created by Renault. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the SKU file. You can use R-Link in case R-Link Toolbox cannot be used.
How to open SKU file?
The main problem with TomTom For R-Link Map Format is that the SKU file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file SKU to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SKU 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 R-Link Toolbox
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that R-Link Toolbox is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name R-Link Toolbox in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SKU files.
Programs to open SKU file
Remember to download programs supporting SKU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of R-Link Toolbox with SKU files
If, despite the installed application, the SKU file does not start in the R-Link Toolbox application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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 SKU file with the R-Link Toolbox application.
Step 3. Update R-Link Toolbox to the latest version
If, however, after binding R-Link Toolbox with TomTom For R-Link Map Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Renault website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SKU 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. Usually this applies to SKU 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 most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SKU file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SKU files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SKU 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SKU file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SKU 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the SKU file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SKU to close. 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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