BK! File Extension

What is BK! file?

BK! is a file extension commonly associated with Corel WordPerfect Document Backup files. Corel Corporation defined the Corel WordPerfect Document Backup format standard. BK! file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. BK! file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. Users are advised to use WordPerfect Office software for managing BK! files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Corel Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWordPerfect Office software, but also about BK! and other supported file formats.

Programs which support BK! file extension

Programs that can handle BK! files are as follows. Files with BK! extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with BK! extension?

Problems with accessing BK! may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Corel WordPerfect Document Backup files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with BK! files.

Step 1. Install WordPerfect Office software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening BK! files is that no program that can handle BK! files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WordPerfect Office. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support BK! files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading WordPerfect Office installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of WordPerfect Office and update if needed

If the problems with opening BK! files still occur even after installing WordPerfect Office, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of WordPerfect Office is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why BK! files are not compatible with WordPerfect Office. The most recent version of WordPerfect Office is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Corel WordPerfect Document Backup files with WordPerfect Office

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate BK! files with latest version of WordPerfect Office you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the BK! file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the WordPerfect Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open BK! files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the BK! file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with BK! extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the BK! is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the BK! file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the BK! file for viruses or malware

If the BK! is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the BK! file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the BK! file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the BK! file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the BK! file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with BK! extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open WordPerfect Office

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support BK! files. Close all running programs and try opening the BK! file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Corel WordPerfect Document Backup file. It may be the case that the BK! files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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