CEKEY File Extension

What is CEKEY file?

CEKEY is a file extension commonly associated with McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format files. Files with CEKEY extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CEKEY file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. Users are advised to use McAfee VirusScan software for managing CEKEY files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named McAfee VirusScan was created by McAfee, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CEKEY files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support CEKEY file extension

Programs that can handle CEKEY files are as follows. Files with CEKEY 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.

Updated: 01/04/2021

How to open file with CEKEY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CEKEY files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with CEKEY files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install McAfee VirusScan

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports CEKEY files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing McAfee VirusScan or different compatible program, such as McAfee VirusScan Enterprise. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download McAfee VirusScan installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit McAfee, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of McAfee VirusScan and update if needed

If you already have McAfee VirusScan installed on your systems and CEKEY files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why CEKEY files are not compatible with McAfee VirusScan. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using McAfee VirusScan.

Step 3. Assign McAfee VirusScan to CEKEY files

If you have the latest version of McAfee VirusScan installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage CEKEY on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the CEKEY file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where McAfee VirusScan is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open CEKEY files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected CEKEY file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CEKEY extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the CEKEY for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CEKEY file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the CEKEY file for viruses or malware

If the CEKEY is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the CEKEY file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. CEKEY file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the CEKEY file’s structure is intact

If the CEKEY file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with CEKEY extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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 out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle McAfee VirusScan

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CEKEY extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with McAfee VirusScan Configuration Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the CEKEY files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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