Tips to open SNK file

Can't open the SNK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SNK files as well as a list of programs that support SNK files.

SNK file extension

File Name Strong Name Key Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Encoded Files

The SNK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SNK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SNK file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is SNK file?

The file in the SNK format belongs to the Encoded Files category. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. Strong Name Key Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Microsoft Visual Studio will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Strong Name Tool.

How to open SNK file?

The most common problem when using Strong Name Key Format is that a specific SNK is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SNK 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 SNK 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 Microsoft Strong Name Tool

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Strong Name Tool program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Strong Name Tool in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SNK files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Strong Name Tool with SNK files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SNK file still does not use the Microsoft Strong Name Tool program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SNK file with the Microsoft Strong Name Tool application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Strong Name Tool to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Strong Name Tool program, it is possible that Strong Name Key Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SNK file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SNK files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SNK file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected SNK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SNK file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SNK file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SNK 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SNK file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the SNK file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SNK file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SNK file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.