Tips to open VIK file

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

VIK file extension

File Name Viking
File Developer Viking Team
File Category GIS Files

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

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What is VIK file?

The file with the extension VIK is the GIS Files file type. It was designed by Viking Team. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Viking 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. It is recommended to use Viking to handle this file. This is a program created by Viking Team.

How to open VIK file?

The main problem with Viking is that the VIK file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open VIK, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VIK 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 Viking

In this case, you should first verify that the Viking application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Viking into the operating system search engine. 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 VIK files.

Programs to open VIK file

Remember to download programs supporting VIK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of Viking with VIK files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VIK file to open in the Viking 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 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 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 VIK file with the Viking program.

Step 3. Update Viking to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Viking program, it is possible that Viking requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Viking Team page and install.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the VIK file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VIK file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VIK files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the VIK files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VIK file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Viking Team
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VIK files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move VIK to a different directory.
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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VIK file again. 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.