Tips to open VKS file
Can't open the VKS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VKS files as well as a list of programs that support VKS files.
VKS file extension
| File Name |
VMware Workstation Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VKS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VKS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VKS file on each system platform.
What is VKS file?
The VKS file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. VMware Workstation Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is VMware Workstation. This was created by VMware, Inc..
How to open VKS file?
The most common problem when using VMware Workstation Data Format is that a specific VKS is not associated with the program. This causes the file VKS 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 VKS 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 VMware Workstation
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VMware Workstation is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name VMware Workstation into the system search engine. 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 VKS files.
Programs to open VKS file
Remember to download programs supporting VKS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with VKS files
If, despite the installed application, the VKS file does not start in the VMware Workstation application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VKS file with the VMware Workstation program.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, however, after binding VMware Workstation with VMware Workstation Data Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VMware, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VKS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the VKS file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VKS file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VKS files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of VKS 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VKS 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 VKS files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the VKS file to another location.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VKS file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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