Tips to open SKY file
Can't open the SKY file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SKY files as well as a list of programs that support SKY files.
SKY file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The SKY file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SKY files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SKY file on each system platform.
What is SKY file?
The file in the SKY format belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Spreadsheet Files category contains 100 of other files. Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Multiplan application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open SKY file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet is that SKY is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SKY 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 SKY 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 Multiplan
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Multiplan is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Multiplan into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SKY with Multiplan. Below you will find a list of applications that support SKY files.
Programs to open SKY file
Remember to download programs supporting SKY files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Multiplan with SKY files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SKY file still does not use the Multiplan program, it means no 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SKY file with the Multiplan program.
Step 3. Update Multiplan to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Multiplan program with the Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet 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 SKY file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The SKY file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SKY file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SKY file. However, remember that not every infected SKY 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 SKY file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SKY file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SKY except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SKY file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the SKY file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SKY to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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