Tips to open YJK file

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

YJK file extension

File Name MSX Screen 12 Picture Image Format
File Category Raster Image Files

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

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What is YJK file?

The file in the YJK format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. MSX Screen 12 Picture Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The RECOIL application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga.

How to open YJK file?

The most common problem when using MSX Screen 12 Picture Image Format is that a specific YJK is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that YJK 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 YJK 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 RECOIL

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that RECOIL is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name RECOIL in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file YJK with RECOIL. Below is a list of programs that support the file YJK.

Programs to open YJK file

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

Step 2. Create association of RECOIL with YJK files

If, despite the installed application, the YJK file does not start in the RECOIL 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 YJK file with the RECOIL program.

Step 3. Update RECOIL to the latest version

If, however, after binding RECOIL with MSX Screen 12 Picture Image 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 Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the YJK 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the YJK file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file YJK or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected YJK files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of YJK 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair YJK file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted YJK 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.
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 YJK to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the YJK file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the YJK file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.