HCKX File Extension

What is HCKX file?

Full format name of files that use HCKX extension is Windows Hardware Certification Kit Package Format. HCKX files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with HCKX extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Microsoft Windows supports HCKX files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Microsoft Windows software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about HCKX files or the Microsoft Windows software program.

Programs which support HCKX file extension

The following listing features HCKX-compatible programs. HCKX files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 07/28/2020

How to open file with HCKX extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HCKX files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with HCKX extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HCKX files is that no program that can handle HCKX files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Windows or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Windows Server) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Microsoft Windows website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version

If you already have Microsoft Windows installed on your systems and HCKX 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. The reason that Microsoft Windows cannot handle files with HCKX may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Microsoft Windows should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Windows to HCKX files

After installing Microsoft Windows (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HCKX files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the HCKX with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Windows is installed, check the Always use this app to open HCKX files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected HCKX file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Windows and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with HCKX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the HCKX is not faulty

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

1. Check the HCKX file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the HCKX file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the HCKX file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the HCKX file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the HCKX file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

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 Windows Hardware Certification Kit Package Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Windows

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Hardware Certification Kit Package Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle HCKX files.

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